
The person at the center of this case
Linda Louise Kerr
Justice for Linda Louise Kerr — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Linda leave her purse and shoes behind? This suggests an unexpected or forced departure.
Where was the friend's residence that Linda was going to visit? Was the friend contacted and interviewed?
Were there any witnesses who saw Linda leaving her residence or traveling that night?
Linda Louise Kerr, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared in the early morning hours of February 19, 1976, after leaving her residence in Orlando, Florida to visit a friend. She was never found, leaving behind her purse and shoes at home—details that suggest an unexpected departure. Despite decades of investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, her fate remains unknown, and authorities continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered her that night.
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What was Linda wearing—a white blouse and brown pants—and were any similar clothing items ever recovered?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP67589. Missing person: Linda Louise Kerr.
Last known contact: 1976-02-18 in Orlando, Orange, FL. Circumstances: Linda was reported missing in the early morning hours of 02/19/1976 by her family when she left her residence to visit a friend.
Linda was never seen again. Linda left her purse and shoes at the residence.
Demographics: 15 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 106 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White blouse, brown pants; Jewelry: Promise ring on left hand. Diamond ring on right hand.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 1976-012413.
Linda left her residence to visit a friend in the early morning hours of February 19, 1976. She left behind her purse and shoes.
Linda was reported missing in the early morning hours by her family when she did not return from visiting a friend.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.