LAKE ARIEL, PA — When 14-year-old Dominique Chrisholm disappeared from Lake Ariel on February 23, 2017, authorities believed she may have run away. Nearly eight years later, the Hispanic teenager—who would now be 23 years old—remains missing, and her case continues to haunt Wayne County investigators and her family.

Chrisholm’s case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) nine months after she vanished and is also registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, highlighting the serious concern authorities have for her wellbeing.

If you have any information about Dominique Chrisholm, please contact:

Honesdale Police Department
570-253-1900

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
www.missingkids.com

Case Details:

• Name: Dominique Chrisholm
• Missing Since: February 23, 2017
• Missing From: Lake Ariel, Wayne County, PA
• Age When Missing: 14 years old
• Current Age: 23 years old (if alive)
• Description: Hispanic female, 5’2″, 129 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, pierced ears
• May Travel To: Reading, Pennsylvania
• NamUs Case: MP41079
• NCMEC Case: 1297725
• Investigating Agency: Honesdale Police Department

A Teenager Disappears

Dominique Chrisholm was last seen in Lake Ariel, a small community in Wayne County’s Pocono region, on that winter day in 2017. At the time of her disappearance, she was 14 years old, stood 5’2″ tall, and weighed approximately 129 pounds. She had brown hair and brown eyes, with pierced ears noted as a distinctive feature.

The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Unlike some missing persons cases where there’s a clear indication of foul play or a specific incident that precipitated the disappearance, details about what happened on February 23, 2017, have not been publicly disclosed.

Possible Connection to Reading

One of the few clues in Chrisholm’s case is that investigators believe she may have traveled to Reading, Pennsylvania—a city located approximately 120 miles southwest of Lake Ariel in Berks County. Whether she had family, friends, or other connections to Reading that might have drawn her there remains unknown.

The potential Reading connection raises questions about whether Chrisholm left Lake Ariel voluntarily or if someone transported her to the distant city. Reading, with a population of nearly 100,000, would provide significantly more anonymity than the small, tight-knit communities of Wayne County.

Years Without Answers

As the years have passed without any confirmed sightings or contact from Chrisholm, the likelihood of a positive resolution diminishes. She was 14 when she disappeared—still a child in many ways. Now, if alive, she would be 23 years old, having missed her entire adolescence and young adulthood.

The transition from missing child to missing young adult presents additional challenges. Chrisholm’s appearance would have changed significantly between ages 14 and 23. Without updated photographs or age-progression images, identifying her would be more difficult.

A Family’s Enduring Hope

For Chrisholm’s family, nearly eight years have brought no closure. They don’t know if she’s alive somewhere, perhaps afraid or unable to return home, or if something tragic happened to her.

The involvement of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provides families with resources and support, but it cannot replace the answers they desperately seek.

Wayne County’s Missing

Chrisholm’s case is one of several long-term missing person investigations in Wayne County. The rural, heavily wooded county—part of the broader Pocono region—presents unique challenges for missing person searches, with vast areas of forest and numerous bodies of water where someone could potentially remain hidden.

The Honesdale Police Department continues to investigate Chrisholm’s disappearance, working in coordination with other agencies including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

What You Can Do

Anyone who may have seen Dominique Chrisholm or has information about her whereabouts—particularly in the Lake Ariel, Wayne County, or Reading areas—is urged to contact authorities immediately. Even information that seems insignificant could be the key to solving this case.

Even years later, investigators continue to hope someone may have information that could help locate Dominique and bring answers to her family.