Kim-marie O’Connell, a 42-year-old single mother, was last seen in Hudson, Florida, on July 5, 2009. She disappeared after leaving her residence on Fargo Drive following an argument with her boyfriend, James 'Jimmy' Rappa. O'Connell was reportedly walking on New York Avenue towards U.S. 19 during the late afternoon. She has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing blue jeans and a pink tank top or shirt.
The last person to see O'Connell was her boyfriend, James 'Jimmy' Rappa. He stated that they had an argument, reportedly about drugs, and she left their home on foot. O'Connell's family described her relationship with Rappa as abusive. At the time she went missing, O'Connell was scheduled to testify against Rappa in a domestic violence case. Rappa is considered a person of interest in her disappearance, though he has denied any involvement and has a criminal history that does not include violent offenses.
Foul play is suspected in O'Connell's case, which remains unsolved. Authorities have conducted extensive searches, including combing through wooded areas and having divers check numerous lakes, but have found no sign of her. O'Connell, who had a history of drug abuse, left behind a teenage son. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate her disappearance and considers it a cold case.
Last Seen: Jul 05, 2009
