The person at the center of this case
Molly Dattilo
Violent Crime · Open
22 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 #1Was Molly ever seen at or near the Wendy's restaurant on July 6, 2004?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone observe Molly's movements between her residence and the restaurant that evening?
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evidence
Lead #3Why did she leave without her phone, which would have been essential for a young person in 2004?
Molly Dattilo, a young woman from Indianapolis, 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 explanation despite having an appointment scheduled for July 9. Despite nearly two decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities continue seeking information from anyone who may have seen her or knows what happened.
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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 #4What was the significance of the July 9 appointment she was expected to keep?
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person
Lead #5Has anyone reported suspicious activity or encounters with a young woman matching Molly's description in the Indianapolis area since her disappearance?
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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
19:00Last Sighting
Molly Dattilo last seen around 7:00 p.m. leaving home to visit Wendy's restaurant to fill out a job application.
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2004-07-08
Reported Missing
Molly's brother reported her missing, noting she left without her phone, clothing, or explanation.
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2004-07-09
Missed Appointment
Molly failed to appear for a scheduled appointment, further confirming the unusual nature of her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:July 6, 2004 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 6, 2004 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026