Left: Melissa, circa 1992;
Right: Age-progression to age 31 (circa 2007)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 25, 1992 from Pensacola, Florida Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: November 8, 1976 Age: 15 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 110 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, green eyes. Melissa has one of her ears pierced once and the other ear pierced twice. She had Norplant, a birth control device, implanted in her upper left arm at the time of her 1992 disappearance. She also had a BB from a BB gun embedded in her buttocks, with a resulting scar. Melissa always polishes her nails, using conventional colors. Her nickname is Missy and some agencies give her name as Melissa K. Melissa. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black tank top, black shorts, black shoes and possibly hoop-style earrings, hoop-style bracelets and one or more necklaces.
Details of Disappearance
Melissa was last seen leaving her boyfriend's residence in the 1700 block of Blakely Avenue in Pensacola, Florida on June 25, 1992 at approximately 8:00 p.m. She planned to walk to another friend's home on Patricia Drive, but she never arrived. Melissa has not been seen again. She left behind her purse, all of her clothing and two paychecks from her job. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 6 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 17, 2011; distinguishing characteristics and clothing/jewelry description updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
850-436-9620
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Protection Education Of America
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
The Doe Network
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
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