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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7091) and 7 other sources
Emma Vaughn, a 14-year-old girl from Orlando, Florida, went missing on July 10, 1982. On the day of her disappearance, Emma was last seen walking down Robinson Street in Orlando. At the time, she was living with her mother, stepfather, and siblings. Despite an initial sighting shortly after she vanished, no confirmed traces of Emma have been found since that day.

Emma, who had a newborn son, was not attending school at the time of her disappearance and was known to frequent areas such as South Orange Blossom Trail and South Street in Orlando. Although she had previously run away, she always maintained contact with her family, making this disappearance particularly troubling. There were rumors that Emma might have traveled to Tennessee with a gas station attendant, but these reports were never confirmed.

She was also associated with an 18-year-old named Rhonda Cannon, with whom she was last seen. However, Rhonda returned home without Emma, stating that they had been separated. There were unsubstantiated rumors that Emma might have been involved with labor pool workers or people associated with prostitution, though her family has denied any involvement in such activities. Emma's case remains unsolved, and her family relocated to Missouri after her disappearance, where they continue to hope for answers.

Over the years, her case has garnered significant attention, with age-progressed images of Emma being circulated to help in the search. However, despite various leads, including rumors of sightings in 1983, her whereabouts remain unknown.

Last Seen: Jul 10, 1982