
The person at the center of this case
Phyllis Ann Maue
Justice for Phyllis Ann Maue — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Who was driving the light brown Chevrolet van, and where was it headed?
Did anyone else see Phyllis enter the van or know the driver's identity?
What prompted her mention of New York as a possible destination—was she planning to travel or meeting someone?
Phyllis Ann Maue, a 29-year-old woman, disappeared on June 25, 1982, in Norwood, Ohio, after being seen getting into a light brown Chevrolet van one block from her residence. She had mentioned a possible destination of New York, but no confirmed sightings or evidence of her whereabouts have emerged in the decades since. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information about the van's driver and any details from that fateful day.
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Has the light brown Chevrolet van ever been identified or traced by authorities?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP115557. Missing person: Phyllis Ann Maue.
Last known contact: 1982-06-25 in Norwood, Hamilton, OH. Circumstances: Last scene getting into a light brown Chevrolet Van, one block from residence.
Had a possible destination of New York. Demographics: 29 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 120 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red pullover shirt, blue jeans; Eyewear: Wears prescription glasses; Footwear: Gym shoes.
Investigating agency: Norwood Police Department | 82-1773.
Phyllis Ann Maue was last seen getting into a light brown Chevrolet van one block from her residence in Norwood, Ohio. She mentioned a possible destination of New York.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.