Evelyn Throsby Scott, a 63-year-old woman from Los Angeles, was last seen on May 16, 1955. That afternoon, she and her husband, Leonard "Ewing" Scott, test drove a new car. Ewing later told the car salesman they were considering moving abroad. Evelyn, known for her weekly appointments with her hairdresser, abruptly stopped attending after her disappearance. On May 17, the salon received a call from a man, likely Ewing, canceling all future appointments.
Evelyn's sudden disappearance raised alarms among her friends and family, especially since Ewing refused to file a missing person report. Over the following months, Ewing gave various conflicting explanations for her absence, including claims that she had gone to a sanitarium or left him. Her family and friends, however, were skeptical, as Evelyn had no history of mental health issues or alcohol problems, as Ewing had suggested.
In March 1956, Evelyn’s brother, E. Raymond Throsby, filed for guardianship of her estate, officially reporting her missing. During a police search of their home, personal items like Evelyn’s eyeglasses, dentures, and medication were found discarded near the property. Investigators eventually charged Ewing with murder after discovering that he had been forging Evelyn’s signatures to access her substantial fortune. Despite no body being found, he was convicted of her murder in 1957. Ewing was sentenced to life in prison but was released in 1978. He continued to maintain his innocence until his death in 1987. Evelyn's body has never been recovered, and her case remains unsolved.
This case remains one of Los Angeles' enduring mysteries, highlighting issues of greed and manipulation surrounding Evelyn’s considerable wealth. Foul play is strongly suspected.Last Seen: May 16, 1955
