Dorothy Suzanne Carter, age 29, disappeared on June 3, 1981, from Lawrence, Massachusetts. That day, she made a collect call to her daughter, asking if she wanted anything from McDonald’s, which her stepfather could bring home. This was the last time anyone heard from Dorothy. Her apartment showed no signs of a struggle, and the only items missing were a clock radio and the clothes she had been wearing. Her Social Security number had not been used since 1979, two years before her disappearance.
Dorothy had been scheduled to meet with her ex-husband to discuss living arrangements for their daughter but never arrived. She was reportedly last seen in the company of a man believed to be of Puerto Rican descent, though details surrounding this sighting remain unclear. Dorothy had a history of alcoholism and significant health issues, including large scars from a hysterectomy due to cancer at age 26 and a fractured femur from a 1978 accident.
No missing persons report was filed for years, and despite the ongoing investigation, her case remains unsolved to this day. Investigators have not been able to uncover any concrete leads, and Dorothy’s fate continues to be a mystery.
Last Seen: Jun 03, 1981
