Verna Marie Richardson, a 48-year-old woman, was last seen on July 8, 1990, in Fort Myers, Florida. At the time, she was living with her granddaughter and was in the midst of a troubled relationship with a man named Alexander Smith. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are particularly concerning.
On the day she vanished, Smith visited Richardson at her home on South Meador Court.
During this visit, she called her son but ended up leaving the house with Smith, leaving behind important medical supplies, including her insulin. The following day, Richardson called a friend collect from a pay phone, stating that Smith had taken her against her will, beaten her, and tied her hands. She mentioned that she would call back, but she never did.
A store clerk saw her enter the store wearing a nightgown shortly after she made that call. Her family later encountered Smith, who was driving Verna's car. During this encounter, he claimed she was at a hotel, but shortly after, he flipped the vehicle on the highway and was arrested for drunk driving. Despite the evidence and ongoing investigations, Verna has never been found, and her case is treated as a potential foul play incident.Last Seen: Jul 8, 1990
