IntroductionIn the mid-1980s, Tampa, Florida, was a city marked by both its vibrant community and underlying shadows. Among the latter was the tragic and unresolved death of 22-year-old mother, Sonya ...

A Spring Break Adventure Turns TragicIn April 1986, 18-year-old Jacqueline "Jackie" Brant embarked on a spring break trip from her home in Illinois to the sun-soaked shores of Panama City Beach, ...

A Community Shaken: The Disappearance of Diane BrazilOn March 6, 1987, the Gainesville community was jolted by the unsettling disappearance of 31-year-old Diane Lezetta Brazil. Known for her vibrant ...

A Bright Light in Pompano BeachIn the mid-1980s, the Magiulo family resided in Pompano Beach, Florida, where their three-year-old daughter, Julie, affectionately known as "JuJuBee," brought joy to ...

A Young Mother's PromiseIn the vibrant community of Tampa, Florida, 22-year-old Loretta Vann was known for her vivacious spirit and the anticipation of welcoming her first child. As the youngest of ...

A Vibrant Life Cut ShortJunel Wingo Trotman, born on June 10, 1965, in Miami, Florida, was the eldest of six siblings. Known for her nurturing spirit, she often assumed the roles of peacemaker and ...

A Promising Life Cut ShortOn March 17, 1988, the vibrant life of 22-year-old Navy Airman Anita Mae Carter Lukander was tragically cut short. Stationed at Mayport Naval Air Station in Atlantic Beach, ...

Margaret Gilbert: A Life Immersed in Flea MarketsMargaret Gilbert, born on February 2, 1934, was a vibrant 54-year-old resident of Panama City, Florida. She was well-known in the local community for ...