The person at the center of this case
Linda Kay Carroll
Missing Person · Open
41 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 the screams, and did anyone witness activity at or near the residence that night?
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evidence
Lead #2What physical evidence was found at the residence, and were there signs of struggle or forced entry?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Carroll fail to appear for work, and had she expressed concerns about her safety to anyone?
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 seek any information that could help solve this long-standing cold case.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates, visitors, or individuals with access to the residence around the time of disappearance?
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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 was last known to be in contact on September 24, 1984
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1984-09-25
Disappearance and screams heard
Carroll was last seen in Crestview, Florida. Neighbors heard screams from her house on this date.
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1984-09-26
Failure to appear for work
Carroll did not show up for work, prompting concern for her welfare.
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Case Information
Incident:September 24, 1984
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 24, 1984
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8506895655
You can remain anonymous