Above: Royse, circa 1990
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 1, 1990 from Mount Clemens, Michigan Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: September 22, 1965 Age: 24 years old Height and Weight: 5'3, 120 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair. Royse has a heart tattooed on her right shoulder and a bee tattooed on her right wrist. Her ears are pierced. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black flower-print dress.
Details of Disappearance
Royse visited the Hayloft Bar in Mount Clemens, Michigan on June 1, 1990. Her two friends told authorities that she suddenly walked away from their table during the evening hours. A security camera showed Royse exiting the establishment by herself. She has never been heard from again.Witnesses reported an unconfirmed sighting of Royse shortly afterwards. A woman matching her description was seen standing outside Newport Apartments in Clinton Township, Michigan. Investigators said that it appeared the woman may have been at the location against her will. It is not known if the individual was Royse.
Leslie Williams was arrested after confessing to the murders of four teenagers in eastern Michigan in May 1992. There was speculation that Williams may have been involved in Royse's case, but the theory has never been proven. Royse's case remains unsolved.
Royse resided in Madison Heights, Michigan prior to her disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated September 10, 2008; clothing/jewelry description added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Macomb County Sheriff Office
Mount Clemens Police Department
The Detroit Free Press
The Doe Network