The person at the center of this case
Dyan Marie Jenkins
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Dyan Marie Jenkins
Justice for Dyan Marie Jenkins — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the life raft found operational but Jenkins was not recovered nearby?
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location
Lead #2What was Jenkins' exact flight path and where did she likely ditch the aircraft?
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clue
Lead #3Could Jenkins have survived and reached land, or does the raft location indicate the aircraft went down in open water?
In September 1981, Dyan Marie Jenkins departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bound for the Caicos Islands when her aircraft experienced fuel failure. Jenkins broadcast a Mayday distress call indicating critically low fuel levels, after which all contact was lost. Her life raft was later discovered deployed and operational on the southern coast of The Bahamas, but neither Jenkins nor her aircraft have ever been found, leaving questions about her final location and fate.
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Lead #4Has any wreckage from the aircraft ever been identified in the waters between Florida and The Bahamas?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP137885. Missing person: Dyan Marie Jenkins.
Last known contact: 1981-09-01 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL. Circumstances: In September of 1981, Jenkins departed an airport in Florida, her destination was reportedly the Caicos Islands.
Jenkins broadcasted Mayday and indicated she was running out of fuel. This was the last time Jenkins was heard from.
A search for Jenkins revealed her life raft (identified via serial number) had been deployed and was operational. Days later, the life raft was located on the southern coast of The Bahamas.
Neither Jenkins, nor her plane was located during the search. Demographics: 26 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 115 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Nevada County Sheriff's Office | 12402993 | 2024-10-15.
Timeline of Events
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1981-09-01
Aircraft Departure and Distress Call
Dyan Marie Jenkins departed Fort Lauderdale airport bound for the Caicos Islands. She broadcasted a Mayday indicating critically low fuel and was never heard from again.
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1981-09-01
Life Raft Located
Jenkins' life raft was discovered deployed and operational on the southern coast of The Bahamas days after the distress call.
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1981
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1981
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5302651471
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