Pamela Ann Pedro, a 17-year-old high school senior, went missing on the morning of September 13, 1982, in Atwater, California. She was last seen at Atwater High School, where she was dropped off for the day. Witnesses reported that she was using a payphone outside the school before her disappearance, but it is unknown who she was speaking with at the time. Pamela never returned home that day, and her family became concerned when she did not respond to a school page. Despite reporting her missing to the authorities later that afternoon, the police did not file a report until 24 hours had passed.
Pamela was a talented student, set to graduate early, and had a passion for classical piano and karate. She also wore braces and large-framed glasses at the time of her disappearance. Although classified by some as a possible runaway, there has been no evidence of her whereabouts since that day, and she has not used her Social Security number or applied for a driver's license. Her case remains unresolved, and law enforcement continues to seek any leads.
Pamela's family has continued to search for answers, and her case is considered an open investigation with the Merced County Sheriff's Office. Age-progressed images have been released in an attempt to locate her, but no substantial updates have surfaced in the decades since her disappearance.
Last Seen: Sep 13, 1982
