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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
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Last Seen: Aug 22, 1997
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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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