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Carolyn Louise Briggs
Missing Person · Open
56 years waiting · since 1970
Missing Person: Carolyn Louise Briggs
Justice for Carolyn Louise Briggs — the trail went cold in 1970, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who was the unknown male who offered Carolyn a ride home that night? Can he be identified?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Carolyn leaving with the male or to events that evening near Bokchito?
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evidence
Lead #3What specific location across the Red River near Bokchito was Carolyn visiting that night?
Carolyn Louise Briggs, an 18-year-old Black female, disappeared in 1970 or 1971 after a night out near Bokchito, Oklahoma, when she accepted a ride home from an unknown male. She left her home in Bonham, Texas with her sister but never returned. Despite decades passing, her whereabouts remain unknown and investigators continue seeking information about the circumstances of her disappearance and the identity of the man who offered her a ride.
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clue
Lead #4Why has there been no contact or trace of Carolyn in over 50 years—what happened after she accepted the ride?
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NamUs case MP157467. Missing person: Carolyn Louise Briggs.
Last known contact: 1970-01-01 in Bokchito, Bryan, OK. Circumstances: Carolyn Briggs went missing in either 1970 or 1971 after a night out "across the red river" near Bokchito, Oklahoma.
Carolyn and her sister left their home in Bonham, Texas and traveled to Bokchito, Oklahoma. Carolyn met up with a male who offered to give her a ride home at the end of the night.
Carolyn has not been seen or heard from since then. Demographics: 18 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 100 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing brown and yellow short dress with flat black or brown shoes..
Investigating agency: Bryan County Sheriff's Office | 2026-018575 | 2026-03-31.
Timeline of Events
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1970-01-01
Carolyn Briggs goes missing
Carolyn disappeared after a night out across the Red River near Bokchito, Oklahoma, after accepting a ride from an unknown male. She was last seen wearing a brown and yellow short dress with flat black or brown shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1970
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1970
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5809243000
You can remain anonymous