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Frankie Horsley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Mar 10, 1983

Victim Details

Feb 08, 2012

Dec 18, 2023

Frankie

Horsley

61

18

62 inches

63 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 10, 1983

Fayetteville

North Carolina

Cumberland County

11350

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Fayetteville

North Carolina

Cumberland County

28314

ADAM BEAN

DETECTIVE

131 Dick Street, North Carolina

9103231500

County

Law Enforcement

https://ccsonc.org/

1983-02914

1983-03-14

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/15/2026


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On March 10, 1983, a young mother named Frankie Darlene Horsley left her home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with a simple yet urgent purpose: to buy medicine for her sick 18-month-old son. At 18 years old, Frankie was navigating life as a single parent, separated from her son's father. Having lost her own mother in a car accident at a young age, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, who provided a supportive family environment. That day, however, what should have been a quick trip to the ...
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Last Seen: Mar 10, 1983

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    Wow, Frankie's case really has me intrigued. ?✨ I've been researching the area where her car was f... ...Read More
    11/04/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the pharmacy visit that day? It's been on my mind whether there's any in... ...Read More
    06/03/2023
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