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Sheila Lyon

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Sheila Lyon, a 12-year-old girl from Wheaton, Maryland, was reported missing on March 25, 1975. Known for her bright personality and close bond with her family, Sheila's sudden disappearance sent shockwaves through her community. She was last seen leaving her home with her sister, who later reported that they had planned to walk to a nearby mall. When the sisters did not return, concern quickly escalated, leading to a frantic search by family members.

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Last Seen: Mar 25, 1975
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  • Have you seen this child? Sheila Mary Lyon - MissingKids.org
  • Murders of Katherine and Sheila Lyon - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Apr 10, 2009

    Aug 01, 2024

    Sheila

    Lyon

    62

    12

    62 inches

    100 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Mar 25, 1975

    Wheaton

    Maryland

    Montgomery County

    No

    186

    3242

    Montgomery County Police Department

    Gaithersburg

    Maryland

    Montgomery County

    20878

    Public Safety Headquarters, Maryland

    3012798000

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/about/index.html

    W514579

    Montgomery County Police Department

    6573

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    11/11/2025


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    I’ve been diving into the Sheila Lyon case and something that stands out to me is the role media p... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
    I’ve been reading through discussions about Sheila Lyon’s disappearance, and one particular aspe... ...Read More
    07/01/2024
    Has anyone looked into the local businesses near the mall where Sheila and her sister were headed? I... ...Read More
    11/13/2023
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