Cheryl Denise Cottrell, a 37-year-old African-American woman, was last seen in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 10, 2002. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being between 5'4' and 5'5' tall and weighing between 120 and 125 pounds. She had black hair and brown eyes. Distinctive physical characteristics included pierced ears and stretch marks on her abdomen from a previous pregnancy. When she was last seen, she was wearing blue jeans.
Cheryl may have used the last names Jones or Thomas. She was driving a tan or beige 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale.
The circumstances surrounding Cheryl Cottrell's disappearance are distressing. Her husband reported that after she left for work, he discovered a note she had written. In the note, she expressed her love for everyone and stated that they should 'look for her in the river.' Since that day, she has not been seen or heard from again. The case is classified as an endangered missing person, and few other details have been made public.
The investigation into Cheryl's disappearance has continued over the years, with her case being listed in national missing persons databases. In 2021, the volunteer group Adventures With Purpose, known for searching bodies of water in cold cases, conducted a search for Cheryl and her vehicle. While their efforts did not lead to locating Cheryl, their work in the area resulted in the recovery of other missing individuals. The search for Cheryl Cottrell has brought attention to other unsolved missing person cases in the Little Rock area. Her case remains an active investigation with the Little Rock Police Department, a poignant reminder of a life interrupted and a family left without answers.Last Seen: Oct 10, 2002
