The person at the center of this case
Diana Lee Peckham (maiden name: Elmore)
Violent Crime · Open
49 years waiting · since 1976
DIANA LEE PECKHAM - BARODA, MICHIGAN
Justice for Diana Lee Peckham (maiden name: Elmore) — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What happened to the white 1969 Plymouth sedan seen near her home? Can it be traced or identified?
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suspect
Lead #2Who was the driver of the suspicious vehicle, and what was their connection to Diana or her residence?
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evidence
Lead #3Why were all of Diana's belongings left behind? Does this indicate she left voluntarily or was taken?
Diana Lee Peckham disappeared on July 20, 1976, from her home in Baroda, Michigan, leaving behind all her belongings—a puzzling detail that suggests an unexpected departure. She was last seen wearing a blue seagull-print shirt and studded cutoff shorts, and a suspicious white 1969 Plymouth sedan had been spotted near her residence shortly before. Nearly 50 years later, the case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to her and the vehicle that may hold the key to her disappearance.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone else witness the white Plymouth sedan or see Diana on the day she disappeared?
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Source Narrative
July 20, 1976 Baroda, Michigan On July 20, 1976, Diana Peckham was reported missing by her spouse when he returned home after work to find her missing. All of her belongings were found left at the residence in Baroda, MIichigan.
She was last seen wearing a blue shirt with a seagull image, and cutoff shorts with studs on them. Diana’s maiden name was Elmore.
Prior to her disappearance, a suspicious white 69’ Plymouth sedan was seen outside of her residence. Anyone with information regarding Peckham’s disappearance is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Department, Violent Crimes Unit.
Timeline of Events
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1976-07-20
Diana Peckham reported missing
Diana Peckham was reported missing by her spouse when he returned home from work. All of her belongings were left at the residence.
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1976-07-20
Last sighting
Diana was last seen wearing a blue shirt with a seagull image and cutoff shorts with studs.
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1976-07-20
Suspicious vehicle observed
A white 1969 Plymouth sedan was seen outside of the residence prior to her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 1976
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 1976
Last Updated:May 12, 2026