Remains Found in Glen Dean Identified as Missing Woman Evelyn Blake

Glen Dean, Kentucky — Remains found on March 9, 2025, have been identified as missing woman Evelyn Blake. The positive identification was made earlier this week through DNA testing, according to the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office.

64 year old Blake was last seen in Glen Dean, Kentucky on July 21, 2024. She disappeared after going out for a walk in the 4000 block of Old Railroad Road.

The cause and manner of death has not yet been determined. The investigation into Evelyn’s death remains active and ongoing. 

If you have any information regarding Evelyn’s case please contact the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office at (270) 756-2361.

The Disappearance of Evelyn Blake

Around 6:00 pm on July 21, 2024, Evelyn Blake went out for a walk in Glen Dean, Kentucky. She never returned home, and hasn’t been heard from since.

She was last seen in the 4000 block of Old Railroad Road, about two miles south of McQuady.

Evelyn has dementia and is developmentally disabled, which may prevent her from being able to return safely, according to her family.

A two day search for Evelyn was conducted by law enforcement with the help of K9 units, but found no clues as to her whereabouts.

There was a report that Evelyn spoke to someone on the phone soon after her disappearance, however law enforcement is still looking to make physical contact with her to verify her safety.

On July 27, 2024, the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Department released the following statement:

Until a law enforcement officer makes physical contact with Ms. Blake, she will still be considered missing. The sheriff’s office is currently utilizing phone records from the phone provider, as a tool in attempt to locate Ms. Blake … We will continue to utilize whatever means necessary for a safe return of Ms. Blake. Our ultimate goal is to locate Ms. Blake. We appreciate all the help the public is wanting to provide, while still continuing to maintain respect for home and landowners. Permission to go onto their property must still be given to those wanting to search properties for Ms. Blake.”