The person at the center of this case
Mattie Beatrice Redmond
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: Mattie Beatrice Redmond
Justice for Mattie Beatrice Redmond — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why had Mattie been absent from work for two weeks before her disappearance? Was she ill, experiencing personal crisis, or did something else prevent her attendance?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Mattie on the morning of December 17, 1984? Were there neighbors, family members, or others who observed her that day?
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clue
Lead #3What was Mattie's state of mind and daily routine in the weeks leading up to her disappearance?
Mattie Beatrice Redmond, a 72-year-old woman, disappeared from her residence in Evansville, Indiana on December 17, 1984, sometime between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM. She had been absent from work for two weeks prior to her disappearance, raising questions about her circumstances at the time. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to her.
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Lead #4The specific clothing she wore—tan all-weather coat, polka dot and striped shirt, black low-heeled shoes—may help identify her if she was encountered elsewhere.
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NamUs case MP149179. Missing person: Mattie Beatrice Redmond.
Last known contact: 1984-12-17 in Evansville, Vanderburgh, IN. Circumstances: Mattie Redmond was reported to have gone missing from her residence on 12/17/84 between the hours of 5:00am and 8:00am.
Prior to her disappearance the subject had not been to work for 2 weeks. Demographics: 72 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 200 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Tan double breasted knee-length all-weather coat with flap in back.
No liner, strap at wrist with button. Thin, short-sleeve shirt with polka dots and stripes-blue/white/green/black in color.; Footwear: Black low cut shoes with small heel.
Investigating agency: Evansville Police Department | 84-00011 | 1984-12-17.
Timeline of Events
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1984-12-17
05:00Last Known Contact
Mattie Beatrice Redmond was last known to be at her residence in Evansville between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM when she disappeared.
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1984-12-10
Work Absence
Mattie had not reported to work for 2 weeks prior to her disappearance, suggesting possible prior distress or circumstances.
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Case Information
Incident:December 17, 1984 at 5:00 AM
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 17, 1984 at 5:00 AM
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8124367896
You can remain anonymous