
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 has his account of dropping her off been verified?
Was Angela actually seen entering or leaving Church's Fried Chicken, or only dropped off outside?
Did any employees or customers at Church's Fried Chicken on Memorial Boulevard see Angela that day?
Angela Renae Ambrocio, a 19-year-old white female, disappeared on November 14, 1986, in Lakeland, Florida, after being dropped off at Church's Fried Chicken on Memorial Boulevard by her estranged husband. Her whereabouts remain unknown despite the passage of four decades, and investigators have not determined whether she left voluntarily or met with foul play. Anyone with information about Angela's disappearance or sightings is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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A maroon purse was noted as an accessory Angela had—has this purse ever been recovered or reported?
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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 last seen when her estranged husband Avelino Ambrocio dropped her off in front of Church's Fried Chicken on Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland after they argued.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.