The person at the center of this case
Merlene C Hayes
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: Merlene C Hayes
Justice for Merlene C Hayes — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who saw Merlene leave her residence on April 26, 1994, and where was she headed?
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clue
Lead #2Why did she leave her residence that day, and did she have any planned destinations or appointments?
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evidence
Lead #3Has any trace evidence, clothing, or personal belongings been recovered since her disappearance?
Merlene C Hayes, a 55-year-old woman, disappeared on April 26, 1994, after leaving her residence in Tallahassee, Florida. She was last seen wearing a purple flowered shirt and Nike tennis shoes, and is known to wear wigs. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered her or have details about what happened that day.
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contact
Lead #4Did anyone have contact with Merlene after April 26, 1994, or receive communications from her?
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NamUs case MP20571. Missing person: Merlene C Hayes.
Last known contact: 1994-04-26 in Tallahassee, Leon, FL. Circumstances: Hayes was last seen leaving her residence in Tallahassee, Florida on April 26, 1994.
Demographics: 55 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 170 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: wears wigs; Clothing: purple flowered shirt; Footwear: Nike tennis shoes. Investigating agency: Leon County Sheriff's Office | 2025-00151919.
Timeline of Events
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1994-04-26
Last Known Contact
Merlene C Hayes was last seen leaving her residence in Tallahassee, Florida on April 26, 1994.
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Case Information
Incident:April 26, 1994
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 26, 1994
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8506063300
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