Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Leeann Huffman missing person case profile photo

Leeann Huffman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Jun 5, 1978

Victim Details

Mar 28, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Leeann

Huffman

77

29

66 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 5, 1978

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

No

13321

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33619

2224 Falkenburg Road North, Florida

8132478200

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.teamhcso.com/

81-047699

Mar 24, 1981

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 16, 2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19780) and 6 other sources
Leeann Coleene Huffman, a 29-year-old woman, disappeared from Tampa, Florida, on June 5, 1978. On the day of her disappearance, she left her residence in her vehicle and was never seen again. Three days later, her car was discovered parked at a Holiday Inn in Tampa, but there were no signs of her. Despite this significant clue, very few details about her disappearance have surfaced over the years.

Huffman was described as a Caucasian woman, standing 5'6" and weighing around 130 pounds. She had blonde hair and hazel eyes, and a distinguishing scar on her left knee. It's reported that she may have used alternative names, such as Coleene, or possibly the last names Collins or Gillespie. Despite various investigations, including the involvement of local authorities and agencies like the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, no substantial leads have emerged in her case. Her disappearance has remained unsolved for over four decades, and she is officially classified as an endangered missing person.

To this day, Huffman's case remains an open mystery with limited information. Various efforts, including databases like NamUs and The Charley Project, have been used to maintain public awareness of her case, but it continues to be one of Tampa’s unsolved cold cases.
Last Seen: Jun 5, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Leeann Huffman - Whereabouts Still Unknown - WordPress.com">Leeann Huffman - Whereabouts Still Unknown - WordPress.com
  • Leeann Coleene Huffman - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP19780
  • Leeann Huffman | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Leeann Huffman - Pinterest
  • Leeann Coleen Huffman Missing From Tampa

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Weeki Wachee, Florida - unidentified case UP12589
    Jane Doe — Weeki Wachee, Florida
    UP12589 • Found Mar 19, 1981
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Inverness, Florida
    UP7272 • Found Feb 3, 1981
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP1199 • Found Aug 23, 1988
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I've always been curious about the role that alternative names might play in missing person cases... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the alternative names that Leeann Coleene Huffman might have used? I'm... ...Read More
    05/09/2024
    I've always been fascinated by the little details in missing persons cases, like where they find the... ...Read More
    02/16/2023

    Other Missing Cases from Tampa, Florida

    Tyraji Mitchell-morris missing person case in Tampa, Florida

    Tyraji Mitchell-morris

    Missing: Feb 25, 2026
    Authorities are seeking public assistance in the case of 13-year-old Tyraji Mitchell-morris, who was ...Read More
    Ni

    Ni'kya Green

    Missing: Jan 6, 2026
    Ni'kya Imani Green, a 17-year-old female, was last seen on January 6, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. The ...Read More
    Teresa Tindale missing person case in Tampa, Florida

    Teresa Tindale

    Missing: Oct 1, 2002
    Teresa Lee Tindale, a 21-year-old woman, was last seen on October 1, 2002, in Tampa, Florida. She ...Read More
    Karen Laird missing person case in Tampa, Florida

    Karen Laird

    Missing: Aug 10, 1994
    Karen Sue Laird, a 33-year-old woman, disappeared from Tampa, Florida, on August 5, 1994. She was ...Read More
    Katrina Everett missing person case in Tampa, Florida

    Katrina Everett

    Missing: Jan 29, 2002
    Katrina Yvette Everett, a 29-year-old woman, was last seen on January 29, 2002, in Tampa, Florida. ...Read More
    Jaelyn Ben-Acquaah missing person case in Tampa, Florida

    Jaelyn Ben-Acquaah

    Missing: May 12, 2018
    Jaelyn Ben-Acquaah, a 4-year-old girl, was last seen on May 12, 2018, in Tampa, Florida. An Amber ...Read More