Jun 29, 2018
Jan 12, 2024
Tiffany
Holbert
48
42
64 inches
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the quiet town of Dunlap, Tennessee, the evening of June 13, 2018, marked the beginning of a heart-wrenching mystery for the family of Tiffany Holbert. A 42-year-old mother of five daughters and a doting grandmother, Tiffany was a familiar sight in her neighborhood, often seen taking her daily walk. On this particular evening, around 6:00 p.m., she left her home on Creek View Lane to begin her usual route, heading towards Highway 127 North. Despite a recent foot surgery that required her to wear a boot, she set out on her walk. Her daughters saw her leave, but they could not have known it would be the last time they would see their mother. Tiffany never returned home from her walk, and the silence that followed her departure grew into a desperate search for answers. The investigation into Tiffany's disappearance quickly focused on her tumultuous relationship with her younger boyfriend. Surveillance footage from a local business captured Tiffany getting into a small red car at the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, less than a mile from her home. The driver of the vehicle was identified as her on-again, off-again boyfriend. When initially questioned by authorities, he claimed not to have seen Tiffany for months. However, when confronted with the video evidence, his story changed. He then admitted to picking her up but alleged they had an argument, and he dropped her off. He refused to show investigators where he supposedly left her and directed them to his attorney. The relationship was known to be troubled, with friends and family attesting to his controlling nature and physical abuse towards Tiffany. Her manager at McDonald's, where she had recently been promoted, also confirmed that she had come to work with bruises on occasion. As the days turned into weeks, and then years, the search for Tiffany Holbert continued, fueled by the unwavering hope of her five daughters. The case has been featured on the television show "Cold Justice," which brought renewed attention and some new leads to the Dunlap Police Department. Text messages between Tiffany and her boyfriend from the day she vanished revealed they were arguing about the state of their relationship. He remains the primary person of interest in her disappearance, though no charges have been filed in direct connection to her case. The investigation remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for her loved ones and the small Tennessee community. Tiffany's family continues to advocate for her, holding onto the hope that one day they will have answers about what happened to the loving mother and grandmother who seemingly vanished into thin air.
Jun 13, 2018
Dunlap
Tennessee
Sequatchie County
No
38709
Dunlap Police Department
Dunlap
Tennessee
Sequatchie County
37327
Bryan Walker
Detective
119 Church Street, Tennessee
4239493319
Local
Law Enforcement
18-2653
2018-06-13
Dunlap Police Department
na
Blond/Strawberry
Green
Green
07/05/2026