The person at the center of this case
Paula Van Waid
Missing Person · Open
35 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: Paula Van Waid
Justice for Paula Van Waid — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What happened to Paula's distinctive gold tulip rings she commonly wore? Could they help identify her if remains are discovered?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Paula leave her home on March 15, 1991, or observe any suspicious activity at the Causeway Boulevard residence?
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Lead #3Why did Paula disappear without a trace? Were there any signs of struggle, forced entry, or indication of foul play at her home?
Paula Van Waid, a 35-year-old woman, disappeared from her home in Land O' Lakes, Florida on March 15, 1991, and has never been found. She was last seen at her residence on Causeway Boulevard wearing a red jacket, white blouse, and black slacks, and was known to wear distinctive gold tulip rings. Despite decades of investigation by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Did Paula have any known conflicts, relationships, or plans that day that might explain her disappearance?
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NamUs case MP7995. Missing person: Paula Van Waid.
Last known contact: 1991-03-15 in Land O' Lakes, Pasco, FL. Circumstances: On 03-15-1991 Paula Waid was last seen at her residence at 19231 Causeway Boulevard in Land O' Lakes Florida.
Waid was thirty five years old at the time of her disappearance. Demographics: 35 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 110 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red jacket, white blouse and black slacks; Jewelry: Commonly wore multiple "tulip" rings on one hand.
The rings were gold that spiraled into different color stones resembling tulips.. Investigating agency: Pasco County Sheriff's Office | 91-8959 | 1991-03-15.
Timeline of Events
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1991-03-15
Last Seen
Paula Van Waid was last seen at her residence at 19231 Causeway Boulevard in Land O' Lakes, Florida. She was 35 years old at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1991
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1991
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7278475878
You can remain anonymous