Melisa Maureen Sloan, a 23-year-old nurse, was last seen on May 1, 1994, at her apartment on South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida. Originally from Kentucky, Melisa had moved to Florida with her husband, John Sloan, in 1993 so he could attend school. Their marriage was troubled, with two domestic violence incidents reported in the months before her disappearance. In one case, John was arrested, and Melisa was scheduled to testify against him shortly after she went missing.
According to John, Melisa had packed her belongings and left him for another man, though he claimed not to know who the man was. However, her family, who reported her missing after not hearing from her, did not believe this story. Notably, Melisa left behind her car, her beloved pet cat, and her bathrobe, all signs that she hadn't planned to disappear. Her rental car was later found abandoned and burned in Pensacola, Florida, but no further clues were found.
Melisa's Social Security number, credit cards, and nursing license have not been used since her disappearance, raising concerns of foul play. Despite investigations, including an unsuccessful attempt to question John in 2007 after he had moved to Washington and remarried, her case remains unsolved.Last Seen: Apr 30, 1994
