
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 did he do after dropping her off?
Did anyone at or near Church's Fried Chicken see Angela after she was dropped off on November 14, 1986?
How did Angela plan to leave the Church's Fried Chicken location, and did she have transportation arranged?
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 Avelino Ambrocio following an argument. Forty years later, her whereabouts remain unknown and no confirmed trace of her has been found. Anyone with information about Angela's disappearance or her movements after that day is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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The maroon purse Angela was carrying—has it ever been recovered or reported found?
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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 Renae Ambrocio was last seen by her estranged husband Avelino Ambrocio at Church's Fried Chicken on Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, FL after they argued and he dropped her off
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