
The person at the center of this case
Martha Bell Kadayso
Justice for Martha Bell Kadayso — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Were there any witnesses who saw Martha on August 15, 1985, or in the days before her disappearance?
What were the specific circumstances of her disappearance—did she leave voluntarily or under suspicious conditions?
Are there any records, communications, or physical evidence from 1985 that could shed light on her whereabouts?
Martha Bell Kadayso, a 28-year-old American Indian woman, disappeared on August 15, 1985, in Anadarko, Oklahoma. She was last seen in the town but the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Despite decades passing, the case remains open and investigators continue seeking information that could help locate her or determine what happened.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP70812. Missing person: Martha Bell Kadayso.
Last known contact: 1985-08-15 in Anadarko, Caddo, OK. Circumstances: Last seen in Anadarko on August 15, 1985.
Demographics: 28 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Caddo County Sheriff's Office | 92-09-153.
Martha Bell Kadayso was last seen in Anadarko, Caddo County, Oklahoma on August 15, 1985.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.