In the summer of 1987, the life of 33-year-old Carolyn Ruth Banks took a tragic and mysterious turn. On July 2nd, at an apartment complex in Dalton, Georgia, she was last seen by several witnesses being forcibly dragged by a man into his pickup truck. The man drove away with Carolyn, leaving her friends and family to wonder what had happened. This distressing event marked the last time anyone would report seeing or hearing from her.
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were immediately alarming, suggesting a violent abduction.
Hours after she was taken, the man who had been seen forcing her into his truck returned to the apartment complex alone. His appearance was disheveled; he had blood on him and scratches, indicating a recent struggle. When questioned by a witness, he claimed that Carolyn had jumped out of his truck and walked away. This explanation did little to quell the growing fears for her safety. Two days later, on July 4, 1987, this same man reported her as a missing person to the City of Dalton Police.
At the time of her disappearance, Carolyn was described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'2' and 5'4' and weighing around 120 to 125 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and brown sandals. Despite the disturbing witness accounts and the suspicious circumstances, her case has remained unsolved for decades. The initial report of her being dragged away, followed by the questionable account from the man she was last with, paints a grim picture of her final known moments. The lack of resolution in Carolyn Banks' case has left a void in the lives of her loved ones and a lingering question in the community of Dalton, Georgia.Last Seen: Jul 2, 1987
