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Ella M. Murray, an 85-year-old woman, was last seen on August 22, 1997, at her residence in the Gordonville neighborhood of Bartow, Florida. She was reported missing by her roommate after apparently crawling out of a window that morning. Ella had been experiencing memory problems and confusion, raising concerns that she may have wandered off and become disoriented. An extensive search, including ground and aerial efforts, as well as the use of K-9 units, failed to locate her.

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Last Seen: Aug 22, 1997
Victim Details

Apr 02, 2010

Jul 12, 2024

Ella

Murray

107

80

60 inches

68 inches

120 lbs

135 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Aug 22, 1997

Bartow

Florida

Polk County

No

186

8368

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Winter Haven

Florida

Polk County

33880

Matthew Newbold

Detective

1891 Jim Keene Boulevard, Florida

8632986834

County

Law Enforcement

97-133781

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

11/05/2025


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