The person at the center of this case
Linda Kay Carroll
Missing Person · Open
42 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: Linda Kay Carroll
Justice for Linda Kay Carroll — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did neighbors hear in those screams, and did anyone investigate immediately that night?
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evidence
Lead #2What physical evidence was found at Carroll's residence during the initial investigation?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Carroll fail to report to work, and did her employer or coworkers notice anything unusual before her disappearance?
Linda Kay Carroll, a 24-year-old woman, disappeared from her home in Crestview, Florida on September 25, 1984, after neighbors heard screams coming from her house. She failed to appear for work the following day and has not been seen in over four decades. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened that night.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates, visitors, or individuals with access to Carroll's home on September 24-25, 1984?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP22835. Missing person: Linda Kay Carroll.
Last known contact: 1984-09-24 in Crestview, Okaloosa, FL. Circumstances: Carroll was last seen in Crestview, Florida on September 25, 1984.
Neighbors heard screams from Carroll's house, and the next day she did not show up for work. She has not been seen since.
Demographics: 24 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 100 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office | C841832.
Timeline of Events
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1984-09-24
Last known contact
Linda Kay Carroll last known contact in Crestview, Okaloosa, FL
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1984-09-25
Screams heard and disappearance
Neighbors heard screams from Carroll's house; she did not show up for work the next day and has not been seen since
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Case Information
Incident:September 24, 1984
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 24, 1984
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8506895655
You can remain anonymous