The person at the center of this case
Gertrude Marianne Menacher
Missing Person · Open
45 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Gertrude Marianne Menacher
Justice for Gertrude Marianne Menacher — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Gertrude and Angela's disappearance on March 7, 1981?
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Lead #2Did anyone see Gertrude or Angela after March 7, 1981 in Hallandale or surrounding areas?
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Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play, voluntary departure, or accident in their disappearance?
Gertrude Marianne Menacher, a 37-year-old woman, disappeared on March 7, 1981, in Hallandale, Florida, while with her daughter Angela Delawder—both remain missing with no contact since that date. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, with limited investigative details available after more than four decades. Anyone with information about their whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4Why has there been absolutely no contact from either Gertrude or her daughter Angela for over 40 years?
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NamUs case MP21071. Missing person: Gertrude Marianne Menacher.
Last known contact: 1981-03-07 in Hallandale, Miami-Dade, FL. Circumstances: Menacher was last known to be with her daughter, Angela Delawder (MP21069).
There has been no contact with Menacher or her daughter since March 7, 1981. May have possibly been living in Halladale, FL.
Demographics: 37 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 120 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 13-090044 | 2013-06-23.
Timeline of Events
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1981-03-07
Last known contact
Gertrude Marianne Menacher was last known to be with her daughter Angela Delawder in Hallandale, Florida. No contact has been made with either since this date.
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Case Information
Incident:March 7, 1981
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 7, 1981
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
You can remain anonymous