Colleen Vanita Simpson, aged 14, disappeared from her home in Clearfield, Iowa, on the night of October 5, 1975. She was last seen at her residence while her father, a local law enforcement officer, was out on patrol. Her family discovered she was missing the next morning. There has been little definitive information about the circumstances of her disappearance, with conflicting reports on whether she left from home or an out-of-town event with her family.
Some have speculated she ran away, though friends and family doubt this explanation.
In the years following her disappearance, a possible link emerged when a photograph resembling Colleen was found in the possession of serial killer William Bradford. While her father initially believed the woman in the photo could be Colleen, he later retracted this belief. Despite this lead, there has been no confirmed evidence to indicate what happened to her, and her case remains unsolved.
Colleen's case continues to generate interest, and her family still hopes for answers. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office.Last Seen: Oct 5, 1975
