Suzanne Pry Missing Person Case

Aug 22, 2018

Jul 18, 2019

Suzanne

Pry

73

29

64 inches

65 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In 1982, a 29-year-old woman named Suzanne Pry vanished from Detroit, Michigan, leaving behind a life of unanswered questions. Also known by the names "Stacy" and "Sue," she was last seen at the Last Chance Bar, located at the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. The exact date of her disappearance remains unclear. Pry was a white female with blue eyes and red or auburn hair, which she would sometimes dye blonde. She stood between 5'4" and 5'5" and weighed approximately 120 pounds. Distinguishing marks included a small mole above her lip and a homemade tattoo of a cross between her thumb and index finger. The circumstances of her disappearance are unsettling, as her car was discovered abandoned at the bar, packed with her personal belongings, including her purse. Suzanne Pry's life was fraught with hardship. She had battled a heroin addiction since her teenage years and was involved in sex work to support her habit. The Last Chance Bar, where she was last seen, had a reputation for such activities and was eventually shut down by the state. According to her sister, Pry was in an abusive relationship with a violent pimp, with whom she had a young daughter. Her sister firmly believes that she would not have willingly abandoned her child. This man, who is now deceased, has been a figure of interest in her case, though it is unknown if he was ever officially named a suspect. The family's search for answers was met with fear and intimidation. After hiring a private investigator, Pry's father received an anonymous and threatening phone call, warning him to cease his search or risk another of his four daughters going missing. This threat effectively halted their private investigation, leaving them to rely on law enforcement. The Detroit Police Department has been the investigating agency in her case, but decades have passed without a resolution. The case of Suzanne Pry is a haunting reminder of a life interrupted, a family left in limbo, and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to a loved one. The combination of her high-risk lifestyle, the ominous discovery of her abandoned car, and the threats made against her family create a disturbing picture of her final days.

Jan 01, 1982

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

40670

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1808220190

Detroit Police Department

10659

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

06/30/2026