The person at the center of this case
Paula Agnes Lynch
Missing Person · Open
48 years waiting · since 1978
Missing Person: Paula Agnes Lynch
Justice for Paula Agnes Lynch — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Where was Paula when she wrote the 1979 letter, and what did it say about her plans or circumstances?
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timeline
Lead #2What was Paula's route of travel between Sandusky and Marathon, and did she stop anywhere else?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone encounter Paula during her travels in 1978-1979 who could provide information about her destination or companions?
Paula Agnes Lynch, a 21-year-old woman, left her home in Sandusky, Ohio in January 1978 to travel and see the country. Her family last heard from her in 1978 while she was in Marathon, Florida, and received a letter from her in 1979 from an unknown location, but contact ceased after that. Nearly five decades later, her whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek information about her travels and any sightings during her time away from home.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Why did Paula's communications cease after 1979, and was there any indication of distress or change in her situation?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP20436. Missing person: Paula Agnes Lynch.
Last known contact: 1978-01-01 in Sandusky, Erie, OH. Circumstances: Left home to see the country.
Family member last heard from Paula in 1978 when she was in Marathon, Florida. Another family member received a letter from Paula in 1979 (unknown location).
Demographics: 21 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 120 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Sandusky Police Department | 20-13006653 | 2013-06-04.
Timeline of Events
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1978-01-01
Left home to travel
Paula Agnes Lynch left her home in Sandusky, Ohio to see the country.
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1978-01-01
Last contact in Marathon, Florida
Family member last heard from Paula when she was in Marathon, Florida in 1978.
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1979-01-01
Letter received from Paula
A family member received a letter from Paula in 1979, but the location from which it was sent is unknown.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1978
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1978
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4196275863
You can remain anonymous