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 investigate the source immediately?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there signs of struggle or forced entry at Carroll's residence?
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suspect
Lead #3Was anyone identified as a person of interest in connection with the screams or 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—particularly the reported screams—suggest foul play and remain a mystery that warrants continued investigation.
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timeline
Lead #4Why was there a delay between the screams on September 24 and her failure to appear for work on September 25?
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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 seen in Crestview, Florida on September 24, 1984.
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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 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 24, 1984
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8506895655
You can remain anonymous