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Patricia Louise Kelley
Missing Person · Open
43 years waiting · since 1983
Missing Person: Patricia Louise Kelley
Justice for Patricia Louise Kelley — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Patricia not wearing her glasses when she disappeared, given that she was legally blind? Was she planning to travel or did something unexpected occur?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of the possible travel to High Springs or Cross City, Florida? Did she have connections there or was this part of a planned trip?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to the belief that she may have traveled to Florida? Were there witnesses, vehicle sightings, or other evidence supporting this theory?
Patricia Louise Kelley, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared on August 19, 1983, from a residence on Wildwood Avenue in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was legally blind and not wearing her glasses at the time of disappearance, though she may have traveled to Florida. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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NamUs case MP12568. Missing person: Patricia Louise Kelley.
Last known contact: 1983-08-19 in Cleveland, Bradley, TN. Circumstances: Patricia Kelley was last seen on August 19, 1983, at a residence on Wildwood Avenue, Cleveland, Tennessee.
She may have traveled to High Springs or Cross City, Florida. Demographics: 26 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 135 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: T-Shirt & Shorts with a bathing suit underneath; Eyewear: Wore glasses and was legally blind.
Did not have glasses on at the time of disappearance.. Investigating agency: Bradley County Sheriff's Office | 8810-219M.
Timeline of Events
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1983-08-19
Last Seen
Patricia Kelley was last seen at a residence on Wildwood Avenue in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was wearing a T-shirt, shorts with a bathing suit underneath, and was not wearing her glasses despite being legally blind.
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Case Information
Incident:August 19, 1983
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 19, 1983
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4237287300
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