
The person at the center of this case
Angela Renae Ambrocio
Justice for Angela Renae Ambrocio — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the nature of the argument between Angela and her estranged husband Avelino Ambrocio, and what was his account of events after dropping her off?
Did anyone at or near Church's Fried Chicken see Angela that day, or observe her leaving the location?
Angela was last seen wearing a maroon purse, blue jeans, and a pink, blue, and white checkered shirt with flip flops—have any of these items ever been recovered?
Angela Renae Ambrocio, a 19-year-old woman, disappeared on November 14, 1986, after being dropped off at Church's Fried Chicken on Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida by her estranged husband following an argument. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown and no clear explanation has emerged for what happened to her after that day. Anyone with information about Angela's disappearance is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office, as this case remains unsolved and her family continues to seek answers.
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NamUs case MP5664. Missing person: Angela Renae Ambrocio.
Last known contact: 1986-11-14 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim was last seen on 11-14-86 by her estranged husband, Avelino Ambrocio.
He claims that he dropped her off in front of Church’s Fried Chicken on Memorial Blvd., Lakeland after they argued. Demographics: 19 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 95 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: maroon purse; Clothing: Blue jeans, pink, blue, and white checkered shirt; Footwear: flip flops; Jewelry: unknown jewelry.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 86-097602.
Angela was dropped off in front of Church's Fried Chicken on Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland by her estranged husband Avelino Ambrocio after they argued
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