The Unresolved Tragedy of Carolyn Eaton: Unveiling 'Valentine Sally' After Decades

A Mysterious Discovery on Valentine's Day

On February 14, 1982, an Arizona state trooper patrolling Interstate 40 near Williams, Arizona, made a grim discovery. While searching for a lost tire, he stumbled upon the decomposing body of a young woman lying face down under a cedar tree. Clad only in blue jeans, with a white sweater and bra nearby, the victim's identity was a mystery. Due to the date of discovery, she was dubbed "Valentine Sally" by authorities.

The Last Known Sighting

Investigators soon uncovered a potential lead. On February 4, 1982, a waitress named Patty Wilkins at the Monte Carlo Truck Stop near Ash Fork, Arizona, recalled serving a young blonde girl accompanied by an older man. The girl, estimated to be in her late teens, complained of a toothache, prompting Wilkins to crush an aspirin to alleviate her pain. This encounter was significant, as the medical examiner later found aspirin residue in the girl's tooth, suggesting she was the same individual. ...Read More

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