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Molly Dattilo

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Molly Dattilo

Case
#1167
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Indianapolis Police Department
Violent Crime · Open
21 years waiting · since 2004

MOLLY DATTILO - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Justice for Molly Dattilo — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why did Molly never arrive at or return from the Wendy's restaurant, and were there witnesses at that location on July 6?

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evidence
Lead #2

What was the significance of her leaving without her phone, wallet, or extra clothing given her usual pattern of occasional three-day absences?

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witness
Lead #3

Did anyone see Molly on the evening of July 6, 2004, particularly between her home and the Wendy's restaurant or in the surrounding area?

Molly Dattilo, a young woman from Indianapolis, Indiana, disappeared on July 6, 2004, after leaving home to fill out a job application at a nearby Wendy's restaurant around 7:00 p.m. Her brother reported her missing two days later on July 8, noting that unlike her occasional three-day absences, she left without her phone, clothing, or any explanation despite having an appointment scheduled for July 9. Despite the passage of time, her fate remains unknown and investigators continue seeking information that could explain what happened to her that evening.

Case
#1167
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Indianapolis Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

The pink tie-dye shirt with white collar she was wearing could be a crucial identifying detail—has anyone reported seeing someone matching her description in that clothing?

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Source Narrative

July 6, 2004 Indianapolis, Indiana Molly Dattilo was reported missing by her brother on July 8, 2004. She was last seen on July 6, 2004, around 7:00 p.m.

Molly had intended to visit a nearby Wendy's restaurant to fill out a job application. Her brother noted that while Molly occasionally disappears for three days at a time, this instance felt different as she left without her phone or any clothing, despite having an appointment on July 9, 2004.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Molly Dattilo is asked to contact the Indianapolis Police Department. Remarks: She was last seen wearing a pink tie-dye shirt with a white collar.

She wears glasses and/or contacts.

Timeline of Events

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2004-07-06
19:00

Last Sighting

Molly Dattilo last seen around 7:00 p.m. leaving to visit a nearby Wendy's restaurant to fill out a job application

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2004-07-08

Missing Person Report

Molly's brother reported her missing, noting she left without her phone or clothing and had an appointment on July 9

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Case Information

Incident:July 6, 2004 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:July 6, 2004 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026