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Carmen Tolbert, a 36-year-old woman, was last seen in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 1, 1996. Described as a Black woman with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'6" and weighing around 155 pounds, she may have also used the names Carmen Butts or Carmen Reed. Unfortunately, few details are available about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and despite the efforts of law enforcement, there has been no significant progress in locating her.

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Last Seen: Nov 01, 1996

Victim Details

Jun 12, 2023

Mar 08, 2024

Carmen

Tolbert

63

36

66 inches

155 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the autumn of 1995, a 36-year-old woman named Carmen Tolbert vanished from her life in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Black female, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds. She had black hair and brown eyes. Carmen was also known by the names Carmen Butts and Carmen Reed. The exact date and circumstances surrounding her last known moments remain unclear, adding a layer of painful uncertainty for those who knew and loved her. She was last seen in Cincinnati, and after that day, she was never heard from again. The lack of concrete details about her disappearance has made the search for answers a long and arduous journey for her family and investigators. The years following Carmen's disappearance have been marked by a frustrating lack of new information. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, a lingering question in the hearts of her loved ones. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is the primary agency handling her case, and they continue to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough. In an effort to generate new leads, details of her case have been shared through various platforms, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). These resources provide a public face to Carmen's story, hoping to reach someone who may hold a crucial piece of the puzzle. The emotional toll on her family is immeasurable, as they have navigated decades without knowing what happened to Carmen. The investigation into Carmen Tolbert's disappearance has been a long and challenging one, with few details available to the public. She was a mother, a daughter, and a sister, and her absence has left a permanent void in the lives of her family. The case is a stark reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and profound grief. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a family searching for answers for decades. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Carmen Tolbert is encouraged to contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Nov 01, 1996

Cincinnati

Ohio

Hamilton County

No

125813

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

London

Ohio

Madison County

43140

Jennifer Lester

Criminal Intelligence Analyst

1560 State Route 56 Southwest, Ohio

State

Law Enforcement

2023-1445

2023-05-26

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

na

Black

Brown

Brown

05/30/2026


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