Vanished in Broad Daylight: The Unsolved Disappearance of Sherry Lynn Marler

A Summer Morning in Greenville

On June 6, 1984, 12-year-old Sherry Lynn Marler accompanied her stepfather, Raymond Stringfellow, to downtown Greenville, Alabama. While Stringfellow attended to business at the First National Bank, he gave Sherry a dollar to buy a soda from the Chevron gas station across the street. She was last seen crossing the street towards the gas station around 9:30 a.m. When Stringfellow returned to his truck approximately 15 minutes later, Sherry was gone.

Immediate Search Efforts

Following Sherry's disappearance, local authorities and volunteers conducted extensive searches of the area, including land and air searches. Despite these efforts, no trace of Sherry was found. Investigators initially focused on family members, including her stepfather, but no evidence linked them to her disappearance.

Unconfirmed Sightings

In the months following Sherry's disappearance, there were several unconfirmed sightings of a girl matching her description in the company of an unidentified man. Witnesses reported seeing her in St. Stephen, Alabama; Conley, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana. The man was described as approximately 50 years old, 5'8" tall, with a husky build and weathered complexion. In one instance, the girl referred to the man as "B.J." These sightings, however, could not be substantiated.

Community Impact and Ongoing Efforts

Sherry's disappearance had a profound impact on the Greenville community. Her mother, Betty Stringfellow, has remained active in efforts to find her daughter, including opening a restaurant in her honor and volunteering with organizations focused on missing children. ...Read More

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