Shirley Ann McBride, a 15-year-old girl known as "Tippy," went missing on July 13, 1984, from Concord, New Hampshire. She was last seen leaving her half-sister's apartment on Union Street around 9:30 p.m. Shirley was on her way to collect money owed to her for babysitting before planning to meet her 21-year-old boyfriend at his workplace, Concord Litho, near the Merrimack River. However, it remains unclear if she ever reached her destination, as she was never seen again.
Shirley's disappearance raised immediate concerns, as she did not take any personal belongings with her, including additional clothing or money. Despite past instances of staying out overnight, her family quickly grew alarmed. Shirley had experienced some personal challenges in the year leading up to her disappearance after her family moved from Manchester to Pittsfield. She struggled to adjust, had issues with school attendance, and began using marijuana. Despite these difficulties, her family firmly believed that she did not leave voluntarily and suspected foul play from the beginning.
The investigation into Shirley's disappearance has spanned decades, with authorities suspecting foul play. One significant lead emerged when a man named Walter Davis was implicated. In July 1984, shortly after Shirley vanished, Davis was caught attempting to burn damp clothing, including denim bib overalls, which were later identified by Shirley's family as belonging to her. Although Davis refused to take a lie detector test and passed away in 2003, his connection to the case remains a focal point of suspicion.
Shirley's case remains unsolved, and despite some leads and numerous sightings reported across different states, there has been no verified trace of her since that summer night in 1984. Her family had her legally declared dead in 1996, but her disappearance continues to haunt those who knew and loved her.Last Seen: Jul 13, 1984
