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Mabel Pugliese
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Mabel Pugliese
Justice for Mabel Pugliese — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did an 82-year-old woman disappear without a trace in 2008, and were there any signs of foul play or medical emergency?
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Lead #2Who was the last person to see Mabel Pugliese, and what were the exact circumstances of her disappearance?
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Lead #3Has any physical evidence, such as her clothing, eyeglasses, or personal items, ever been recovered?
Mabel Pugliese, an 82-year-old woman, disappeared on July 13, 2008, in Lakeland, Florida. She was last seen around that date and has not been located despite investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The case remains active, and authorities continue to seek information from the public about her whereabouts.
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NamUs case MP5762. Missing person: Mabel Pugliese.
Last known contact: 2008-07-13 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim was last seen around 7/13/08.
Demographics: 82 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: wore glasses. Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow | 08-227869.
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2008-07-13
Last Seen
Mabel Pugliese was last seen on July 13, 2008, in Lakeland, Florida.
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2008
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2008
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous