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On the morning of October 11, 1976, in Madison, Wisconsin, 36-year-old Jeanette Louise Zapata saw her three children off to school from their home in the 5700 block of Indian Trace. This would be the last time her children would see her. Two days later, a coworker reported her missing when she failed to show up for her job as a flight instructor. At her home, investigators found her purse, money, new car, and clothing left behind, indicating she had not planned to leave. The only item noted as m ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 11, 1976

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Jeanette

Louise Zapata

36

36

5'9 inches

135 lbs

White

Female

Oct 11, 1976

Madison

Wisconsin

Madison

Madison Area Crimestoppers

608-266-6014

05/21/2026