Brandi Nicole Dotson (also known as Brandi Nichara) was last seen by friends during the final week of December in the Big Chimney area. She was last reportedly seen on January 11, 2026, in Dunbar, West Virginia.
Brandi was reported missing by an acquaintance who stated that she typically maintains regular contact, making her sudden lack of communication unusual and concerning. Another friend also reported seeing Brandi on January 11, 2026, at a 7-Eleven convenience store on Roxalana Road in Dunbar, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
Brandi is 27 years old, approximately 5′2″ tall, and weighs around 100 pounds. She has naturally curly brown hair, which is sometimes tinted red or auburn. She is also known to have tattoos on her legs that appear to be homemade.
Brandi is currently experiencing homelessness.
Brandi Nicole Dotson
Physical Description
Height: 5’2”
Weight: 148 pounds
Hair Color: Red/Auburn
Eye Color: Hazel
Race/Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Distinctive Physical Features: Homemade tattoos on leg(s)
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brandi Nicole Dotson, please contact the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department at (304) 357-0556
Brandi is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP157017
The case remains unsolved, and even the smallest detail could help bring much-needed answers.