32 year old Jessica Paige Kemp was last seen at a primitive campground just west of Lake Ashbaugh near Delaphine, Arkansas on May 5, 2025. Her belongings were later found abandoned by law enforcement.
Background
Jessica Kemp, who often goes by her middle name Paige, was born on May 3, 1993. Originally from Munford, Tennessee, she current lives in Paragould, Arkansas.
Disappearance
On May 5, 2025, Jessica Kemp was last seen camping alone near Delaphine, Arkansas. The area she was camping in is part of the Dave Donaldson Wildlife Management in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Kemp called 911 on May 5, 2025 to report someone or something under her car;
‘Upon the deputy’s arrival, it was determined that nothing was under or in Kemp’s vehicle. During the Crisis Intervention trained deputy’s conversation with Kemp, it was learned (confirmed by radio traffic) that Kemp had recently stopped taking prescription medications to treat mental health. At the time of the deputy’s interview of Kemp, she did not meet the criteria for being taken into custody under the provisions afforded to Crisis Intervention Trained officers under Act 423 of 2017. Kemp advised the deputy that she would follow up with her physician regarding her mental health medications.’
“The last known read message was on May 5th. I texted her again, May 6, 6:30 in the morning, she has not opened a message since then,” Jessica’s mother says.
Jessica was officially reported missing to the Green County Sheriff’s Office on May 14, 2025.
Jessica’s belongings, including her vehicle and cell phone, were found abandoned by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies.
Investigation
There has been no activity on Jessica’s debit card since she went missing.
Several searches of the area with the help of boats and drones have produced no additional clues as to her whereabouts.
On May 15, 2025, there was a possible sighting of Jessica between Lake Charles and Lynn.
Remains of Jessica Kemp Found
On June 10, 2025, Jessica Kemp’s remains were found southwest of Lake Ashbaugh, near where she was last seen. No further details have been released.
Appearance
White female born on May 3, 1993. Jessica has dyed red hair, brown eyes, stands 4’9 tall, and weighs 110 pounds.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jessica Kemp please contact the Green County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 239-6343.
