Above: Antone, circa 1980
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March-April 1980 from Redding, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: February 21, 1936 Age: 44 years old Height and Weight: 5'3, 120 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Black hair, blue eyes. One of Antone's arms and one of her legs have been previously fractured. She has a scar on her lower back. Antone has a mole on her left cheek. She has facial dimples. Antone's ears are pierced. She wears dentures. Antone's nickname is Tina. She may use the aliases Bettina Minna Antone, Betty Antone, M. Tina Armstrong, Bettina Minne Davis and/or Tina M. Antone. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Possibly dangly earrings. Medical Conditions: Antone is schizophrenic. She was depressed at the time of her 1980 disappearance. Antone is also an alcoholic.
Details of Disappearance
Antone was last seen in Redding, California in late March or early April, 1980. She has never been heard from again. Antone lives a transient lifestyle and was living at the California Motel at the time of her disappearance. Her toothbrush, clothing, makeup, car, and photographs of her children and grandchildren were left behind at the motel.Antone's sister found some money and a note stuffed inside on of Antone's shoes at the motel after her disappearance. The note read, "Please save." Antone's sister believes she was either killed or is a patient in a mental facility. Her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated February 27, 2005.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Redding Police Department
530-225-4200
California Attorney General's Office
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