
The person at the center of this case
Anne Marie Robinson
Justice for Anne Marie Robinson — the trail went cold in 1972, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was her car parked a few blocks from her workplace with a flat tire? Did she attempt to walk for help, or was the flat tire caused by foul play?
Were there any coworkers or witnesses who saw Anne Marie leave work that day or noticed anything unusual?
The distinctive red knit suit with white lines and royal blue velvet coat she was wearing—did anyone report seeing a woman matching this description in the area after January 3, 1972?
Anne Marie Robinson, a 41-year-old woman, vanished on January 3, 1972, after leaving her job in Gardena, California—her car was found parked nearby with a flat tire, raising concerns she may have been kidnapped or harmed. More than 50 years later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unexplained, with no confirmed sightings or resolution. Anyone with information about Anne Marie's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Long Beach Police Department.
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Were there any suspects or persons of interest identified in connection with her disappearance during the initial investigation?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP23307. Missing person: Anne Marie Robinson.
Last known contact: 1972-01-03 in Gardena, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Vanished after leaving work on 01/03/72.
Her car found parked a few blocks from her job with a flat tire. MP feared possibly kidnapped or murdered.
(per newspaper articles) Demographics: 41 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 115 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red knit suit with 3/4 length jacket with white lines, royal blue 3/4 length velvet coat, red patent shoes. Investigating agency: Long Beach Police Department | 130061386 | 2012-10-01.
Anne Marie Robinson disappeared after leaving work on January 3, 1972, in Gardena, California. Her vehicle was discovered parked a few blocks away with a flat tire.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.