Penelope "Penny" Ratliff Mollett, a 31-year-old woman, vanished from Orlando, Florida on April 1, 1984, under suspicious circumstances. Her disappearance, which has left investigators without answers for decades, is considered suspicious, although no evidence of foul play has been found. At the time of her disappearance, Mollett was going through a contentious divorce and had a history of domestic violence with her estranged husband.
She was the mother of a fourteen-year-old son, and it was considered uncharacteristic of her to be away from home for an extended period.
On the morning of her disappearance, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Mollett's metallic blue 1979 BMW 320i, with Florida license plate number IBV589, was seen driving away from her residence in the 4600 block of Fern Drive. Reports indicate that a friend dropped her off at the Orlando International Airport; however, it has never been confirmed if she boarded a flight. She has not been seen or heard from since that day.
Investigators have focused on the details of her personal life at the time she went missing. Mollett was in the process of divorcing her husband, and their relationship was reportedly marked by domestic violence. This has been a significant point of interest in the investigation into her disappearance. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that might lead to a breakthrough. The Orlando Police Department is the investigating agency for her case.Last Seen: Apr 1, 1984
