Above Images: Charlotte, circa 1973
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 5, 1973 from Cleveland, Ohio Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: January 24, 1944 Age: 29 years old Height and Weight: 5'4, 105 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Charlotte's maiden name is Mains. Her previous married names are Gobble and Kelly. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A red waist-length jacket, a gray sweater and blue jeans.
Details of Disappearance
Charlotte was last seen when her friend dropped her off at a Rapid Transit station on 55th Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio on April 5, 1973. She has never been heard from again. She left behind three children.Charlotte's husband, Morris Albert Brown, was previously married to Darcy Brown, who disappeared in 1964. Darcy's children stated they witnessed Morris stab her to death. Her body has never been found. No charges were ever brought in Darcy's presumed homicide or Charlotte's disappearance. Morris is now deceased.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated November 19, 2013; details of disappearance updated.
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Cleveland Police Department
216-623-5000
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