The person at the center of this case
Carla Roberson
Missing Person · Open
42 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: Carla Roberson
Justice for Carla Roberson — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was only one set of footprints found leading to the water, and what does this suggest about the circumstances of her disappearance?
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location
Lead #2What was the distance between the beach where her blanket was found and the Fort Pickens parking lot where her car was discovered?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any beachgoers or witnesses present on May 10, 1984, who saw Carla or observed any unusual activity?
Carla Roberson, a 19-year-old woman, disappeared on May 10, 1984, from Santa Rosa Island in Escambia County, Florida, while sunbathing alone at the beach. Her blanket and a single set of footprints leading to the water were found at the scene, along with her abandoned car and purse at the Fort Pickens entrance parking lot. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance—whether accidental, voluntary, or criminal—remain unknown and warrant continued attention.
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clue
Lead #4What condition was her purse in, and did it contain any items that might indicate her plans or state of mind?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP25294. Missing person: Carla Roberson.
Last known contact: 1984-05-10 in Santa Rosa Island, Escambia, FL. Circumstances: Carla Roberson was last seen on May 10, 1984 in Escambia County, FL.
She had gone by herself to the beach to sun bathe, her blanket was located on the beach with one set of foot prints leading to the water. Roberson’s car and her purse were found abandoned at the Ft.
Pickens entrance parking lot. Demographics: 19 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 130 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: blanket located at beach; Clothing: bathing suit.
Investigating agency: Escambia County Sheriff's Office | 953256.
Timeline of Events
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1984-05-10
Last Sighting
Carla Roberson was last seen on May 10, 1984, at Santa Rosa Island beach in Escambia County, Florida, where she had gone alone to sunbathe.
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1984-05-10
Items Found
Roberson's blanket with a single set of footprints leading to the water was located on the beach. Her car and purse were found abandoned at the Fort Pickens entrance parking lot.
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Case Information
Incident:May 10, 1984
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 10, 1984
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8504369630
You can remain anonymous