Lori Dea Julian, a 31-year-old woman, vanished in Scottsdale, Arizona, on July 16, 1991. Accounts of her last known whereabouts are inconsistent, with some reports stating she was at a 7-11 convenience store at Granite Reef and McDowell Roads, while others suggest she was at her lawyer's office or leaving a bar. At the time of her disappearance, Lori was a mother to two daughters who were in the custody of their father.
Despite sometimes being out of touch for weeks at a time, she consistently contacted her daughters on their birthdays and holidays. Alarm was raised when she failed to call her older daughter on her twelfth birthday on July 30, 1991, which led to her being reported as a missing person.
Just months before she went missing, Lori experienced the tragic loss of her newborn son, who passed away only a few days after his birth. This heartbreaking event seemed to be a turning point for Lori, who expressed a desire to change her life for the better. She had plans to move in with a friend and enter a rehabilitation program to address substance abuse issues. Lori worked as a waitress and bartender and was known to occasionally hitchhike. While her family acknowledges she would sometimes disappear for short periods, they are adamant she would never have willingly broken off all contact for such an extended time.
The investigation into Lori's disappearance has faced significant challenges due to the limited information available. The Scottsdale Police Department reopened her case in 2003, and at that time, a detective attempted to find her medical records to compare with unidentified 'Jane Doe' cases, but this effort did not yield any new leads. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance, a belief shared by her children and noted by the FBI. However, her case is officially classified as a missing person case, with some speculation by law enforcement that she could be among the homeless population. Over the years, Lori's daughters have expressed their deep sense of loss and the pain of her absence during major life events. The case remains unsolved, leaving a void in the lives of her loved ones.Last Seen: Jul 16, 1991
