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No remains or evidence related to Johnson were recovered during this specific operation.

Investigators cleared a large area of brush and used a backhoe to dig 6 to 8 feet deep in an area roughly the size of an Olympic swimming pool.

A man previously identified as a person of interest in her disappearance recently appeared in a Maryland court on unrelated kidnapping charges involving another minor in December 2025, drawing renewed scrutiny to his past connection to Johnson's case. Key Stakeholders & Authorities teen paige

This report summarizes recent developments and key background regarding the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of , a Kentucky teenager missing since 2010. Executive Summary

The Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the Kentucky State Police continue to lead the investigation. No remains or evidence related to Johnson were

Paige Johnson, then 17, was last seen in Florence, Kentucky. She was reportedly dropped off at a street corner by a "father figure" who claimed he was taking her to a train station.

Forensic investigators and specialized labs, such as Othram , have been utilized in similar cold cases across Kentucky (e.g., the Linda Bennett case), though no formal DNA identification has been linked to Johnson recently. Current Status Key Stakeholders & Authorities This report summarizes recent

Based on an anonymous caller’s tip, law enforcement conducted a large-scale search of a wooded area near a farm outside Barbourville, KY .