Kentucky State Police investigating Missing Juvenile from Whitley County

CORBIN, Ky. (April 17, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Whitley County juvenile who went missing April 16, 2025, around 10pm. KSP was contacted today regarding her disappearance.

The missing juvenile is Layla C. Wells, age 16, of Corbin, KY, a family member last saw her walking out of her residence around 10pm.

Layla is described as a white female, 5 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 130 pounds, with shoulder length hair and blue eyes. Layla was last seen wearing purple hoodie and black sweatpants. She had on black Nike slides with swoosh symbol painted red. She was carrying a small white purse with a gold chain strap.

The case remains under investigation by Trooper Matt Ridener. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Layla is urged to contact Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London at 606-878-6622 or 1-800-222-5555.