Ashley Standish Higgins, 19, went missing on November 6, 1982, from Costa Mesa, California. At the time of her disappearance, she had recently graduated from Newport Harbor High School and lived independently in an apartment. Her disappearance occurred shortly after a trip to Las Vegas with a female friend, who reported that they became separated during the trip. The friend returned to California without Ashley and claimed to be unaware that Ashley had not made it back home.
Ashley left behind personal belongings, including her pet dog and cockatiel, in her apartment, raising concerns among her family and investigators. Her mother reported her missing, and law enforcement suspected foul play due to the abrupt nature of her disappearance and the fact that she never returned to claim a $100,000 inheritance due when she turned 40 in 2002.
Authorities have classified Ashley’s case as endangered missing, and foul play is suspected, although no definitive leads have surfaced over the years. Her family has continued to search for answers, with her mother expressing hope of finding her daughter before passing away. Despite DNA swabs and investigative efforts, Ashley's case remains unsolved, leaving her family and investigators still searching for closure.
Last Seen: Nov 06, 1982
