Delco Teen's Unsolved Disappearance Reaches 50th Anniversary Saturday

MEDIA, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Media are asking for help in the 50-year-old cold case of a missing Delaware County girl.

On May 17, 1975, 15-year-old Wendy Eaton disappeared while walking to Media Borough.

State Police described Easton's disappearance as "a case that has haunted the community for half a century."

"As we mark the 50th anniversary of Wendy’s disappearance, the Pennsylvania State Police and her family continue to seek answers and urge the public to come forward with any information," authorities said.

Eaton, a sophomore at Penncrest High School, was last seen at about 2:40 p.m. that day at the
intersection of Indian Lane and Media Station Road in Middletown Township.

She had stayed home that day while her family went golfing, planning to walk into town to buy a birthday present and card for her older brother.

Described as a good student, musically talented, and active in church and scouting, Eaton was known for her kindness and reliability. Her family emphasized that she would never have missed her church choir rehearsal scheduled for that evening.

At the time of her disappearance, Eaton was wearing a yellow sleeveless terrycloth blouse, cutoff denim shorts, and white sneakers with a blue stripe. She may have been wearing gold-rimmed eyeglasses and possibly a class ring with a red stone. Eaton is deaf in her right ear, has pierced ears, and is left-handed.

Public assistance is vital in advancing cold case investigations such as Eaton’s disappearance.

Over time, new information, eyewitness accounts, or details that may have been overlooked can emerge, helping to break through investigative dead ends.

Community involvement encourages witnesses to come forward and provides law enforcement with fresh leads that can reignite the search for answers.

As forensic technology continues to improve, even small tips from the public can be re-examined with new tools, increasing the chances of solving cases that have remained unresolved for decades.

Pennsylvania State Police urge anyone with information-no matter how insignificant it may seem-to come forward and help bring closure to Eaton's family and the community. Even the smallest detail could be crucial, police said.

Eaton's disappearance remains an active investigation, and authorities are pursuing all leads in an effort find a resolution.

Anyone with information regarding Eaton’s disappearance is urged to contact the Pennsylvania
State Police at 215-452-5216.