On October 13, 2016 the Kokomo Police Department began a missing persons case. The family of 18-year-old Karena McClerkin reported that she had been missing since October 11, 2016. The subsequent investigation revealed that Karena McClerkin was last seen at a residence in the 1000 block of South Washington, in Kokomo.
Investigators of the Kokomo Police Department have continually followed up on numerous leads throughout this investigation. In the fall of 2021, Investigators received additional information about the disappearance of Karena McClerkin. After receiving the additional information, the Kokomo Police Department worked with the Indiana State Police and other resources. As a result of the additional investigation, investigators were able to determine the events that occurred on or about October 11, 2016. The case was presented to the Howard County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
On July 18, 2022, a warrant was issued for 57-year-old Flint Vincent Farmer of Kokomo, for one count of Murder. At approximately 1:00 pm, Kokomo Police arrested Flint Farmer at a residence in the 600 block of South Purdum. Additional arrests may be forthcoming.
