The person at the center of this case
Tavia Elizabeth Bailey
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Tavia Elizabeth Bailey
Justice for Tavia Elizabeth Bailey — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
Start here
Key leads to think about
👤
person
Lead #1Tavia had multiple ear piercings and a scar on her upper lip—distinguishing features that may help identify her if she resurfaces.
⏰
timeline
Lead #2Why was December 31, 1985 significant? Was she with family, friends, or at a New Year's Eve event when she disappeared?
👁️
witness
Lead #3Who was the last person to see Tavia, and what were the exact circumstances of her disappearance?
Tavia Elizabeth Bailey, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared on December 31, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida. She has not been seen or heard from in nearly four decades, and the circumstances surrounding her vanishing remain unclear. Anyone with information about Tavia's whereabouts or what happened to her is urged to contact the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.
Try asking
Claim this imported case
A one-time $10 claim transfers this imported case workspace to your account. You get 10 uploads for this case, 25 daily AI questions for this case, and public tips with files route to you.
10 uploads25 AI questions/day
This does not start a subscription. When the included limits are reached, the Personal plan unlocks more workspace capacity.
More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
💡
clue
Lead #4Have there been any credible sightings or leads in the decades since her disappearance?
Have information about any of these leads?
Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.
Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP5815. Missing person: Tavia Elizabeth Bailey.
Last known contact: 1985-12-31 in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Circumstances: Tavia was last seen on December 31, 1985.
Tavia has a scar on her upper lip. Her ears are pierced several times.
Demographics: 15 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 115 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Escambia County Sheriff's Office | 129849 | 1986-01-25.
Timeline of Events
👁️
1985-12-31
Last Known Contact
Tavia Elizabeth Bailey was last seen on December 31, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida.
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Case Information
Incident:December 31, 1985
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8504369630
You can remain anonymous
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:December 31, 1985
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8504369630
You can remain anonymous