COLD CASE: Final Search for Phylis Lewellen After 27 Years

In the final leg of our search for Phylis Lewellen, missing since December 27, 1996, we comb through the final possible locations with renewed determination and a critical eye. Having covered countless miles of waterways and shores, our team turns our focus toward exploring the last remaining leads in the Long View area, hoping to bring Phylis’s family the closure they’ve sought for nearly three decades.

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Phylis Ellen Lewellen, a mother of two, disappeared under mysterious circumstances one cold night in 1996. Driving a Peugeot—a car she rarely used—and accompanied by a Rottweiler, she was last seen at a gas station around 10:22 p.m. Since then, theories have abounded about her intended route and why she chose a night marked by stormy conditions to make her journey. With few concrete clues, our team has systematically searched each location, attempting to retrace Phylis’s path and explore where an accident or other incident might have occurred.

🎬.. AWP's Search Efforts for Phylis
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Day 1: Mother Vanished 27 Years Ago — The Search for Phylis Lewellen Begins

Day 2: Cold Case EXPERTS Reveal Phyllis Lewellen's Most Crucial Clues

Day 3: This Video
COLD CASE: A Final Search for Phylis Lewellen After 27 Years

On this third day, our strategy centers around checking every viable boat ramp and road adjacent to the riverbanks. Knowing that certain areas along the Columbia and Cowlitz Rivers have been potential accident sites for years, we focus our sonar and scanning efforts on these specific locations. As the day begins, we review the route and head towards our first key area—local boat ramps and adjoining shorelines that may have concealed a vehicle for years.

Our sonar equipment is working double duty today, scanning depths of 5 to 20 feet along these river ramps. Our down imaging and side imaging sonar setups allow us to carefully scrutinize the riverbed. Scanning with 75 feet on either side, we keep a close eye on any shape that might match the Peugeot or give off a shadow indicating a man-made structure. Each possible target—a log, a shadow, a pile of debris—is analyzed in detail, with the team ensuring nothing is overlooked in this exhaustive effort.

One promising sonar target catches our eye near a submerged bridge structure. However, after further review, the shape turns out to be a cluster of tree branches—a heartbreaking but common occurrence in searches of this nature. Despite multiple close encounters with potential leads, each turns out to be debris or geological formations, not the vehicle we hope to find.

Other local ramps, including the beach drive-in spot and downtown ponds, are also on our list. Each ramp holds its own challenges, with variable depths and large rock formations obscuring the sonar readings. The team meticulously investigates each location, navigating submerged obstacles and ruling out potential spots one by one.

After three days of intense searching, Phylis’s whereabouts remain unknown. Our search team reflects on the exhaustive process, the hopeful leads that fizzled, and the difficulty of piecing together a 27-year-old mystery with limited clues. Despite the challenges, our resolve remains strong, knowing that every effort counts.

Join us on this journey of hope, tenacity, and commitment as we continue our mission to bring peace and closure to Phylis’s loved ones and countless other families who await answers.

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[rie]

For everyone who is so quick to criticize & judge, I encourage you to do the work Jared is doing. How about responding with kindness, encouragement and respect, I know we all have those qualities in us. Thank-you Jared & all your team for everything you do for those who are missing and their families. Much love to you Jared, your team, the families and to all!❤️🇨🇦

[bonniyerex]

No one is more thorough and determined than you, Jared, and your entire team. Equal parts doggedly determined and compassionate. This Canadian appreciates all of you.

[munchie]

Hi Jared, in late 1989 I followed my heart to Charleston, Oregon. As the relationship failed my depression became worse and I found a place I could drive my dad’s Ranchero to at the ocean’s edge. My thought was to be close enough as high tide came in and would wash me out into the ocean. I tried this twice then decided to drive back home to Nebraska. It may be that she will never be found. Keep trucking my friend. ❤

[wesleyshoup]

I'm so amazed like Byron said it's really shallow in a lot of those rivers. Her sister now knows with confidence where she is not and there is no question.

[jessicamathis]

Regardless of the situation this man and her family deserved closure. We are all sinners and we can’t put each other in a heaven or a hell. Only God can judge. This man will hurt regardless because she still was his wife. May God rest her soul and condolences to this gentleman and family

[KellyScott-hn]

I’m so glad this team is doing what they do. Bless them all keep up the good work

[RainorShine]

So sad when you looking for someone and come up empty. But when you do find someone its still sad but nitter sweet. Hope

[jonathanmason]

Love the work you guys do!! I’m honored to be able to contribute even though it’s not much I know it helps!! I encourage everyone to become a channel member because it is definitely worth the cause!!!

[jaybishop]

I love how Jared procures information and disseminates it .

[benjSatu]

This show (YouTube) I got on watching videos it’s awesome thing these guys do!!😎

[DarlaDickson-kg]

Thank you Jared and Team it takes a special person to do what you do again Thank You for helping families find answers and closure!

[sandrarawn]

My dear God! I'm just so emotional. It's just unreal what yous do..thank
You all😊😢 I have 2 children passed away also others.i can't imagine not having closure
What you guys.are doing amazing for the families to finally get some peace

[regis]

bonjour de France
j adore vos vidéos grâce a vous et vos moyen investie même si la fin est tragique cela permet a des familles de faire un deuil
merci a vous pour ces gens qui sont dans la détresse d un proche disparue

[sidserv]

Marty Evans's family has been thru hell on this. Grew up with some of her family. Hope you locate them!

[rebeccalaughlin]

Thanks for helping people that u need to help I have been watching .. from Australia and thanks for everything u guys do to find missing people that u don't no whoat has happened to them

[margaretgillum]

❤. Thank you for caring. God bless 🙏 you.❤. So glad to see you are back Jared.

[ginasaling]

Jared stay safe. I pray for all of you guys. God bless you 🙏

[GhostSniper]

I completely agree with that guy, I am amazed at how shallow these places are. Just take me with you because if I ever went in the water it would be at least 6ft or more, because my luck is horrible...😂

[lauriesanders]

I love the work you do Jared. My thoughts and prayers for continued safe travels. May God bless you that you do

[brazilchem]

This Peugeot 504 reminds me of another missing person. A French celebrity, his name was Teddy Vrignault and he vanished in 1984 with the same Peugeot 504, the car was never found. I am now convinced that he must have had a similar accident. You should go to France and show them how to work.