Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: November 20, 1992 from Pensacola, Florida Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: August 3, 1973 Age: 19 years old Height and Weight: 5'7, 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Otto was last seen on November 20, 1992. She and her roommate went to a party, but her roommate became ill and had to go home. Otto got a ride home later with a friend, James Earl Gibson. He later told police that he dropped Otto off at her apartment in the 800 block of Royce Street. She never arrived home and has never been heard from again. Otto was not reported missing until December 8.A photo of Gibson is posted below this case summary. He is currently incarcerated for a 1994 kidnapping and rape. He has not been charged in Otto's case, however, and it remains unsolved. Otto was born in Dotham, Alabama and graduated from Woodham High School in Pensacola. Foul play is suspected in her case.
Some agencies state that Otto vanished on November 21, 1992.
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Above: Gibson, circa 2010
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated July 27, 2010; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
850-436-9620
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
Hawkshaw Lagoon Memorial Park
The Florida Catholic
The Doe Network
Florida Department of Corrections