Account
Jan 01, 1970
Jan 01, 1970
Martha
Kadayso
28
Female
In the late summer of 1985, a quiet mystery began to unfold in the town of Anadarko, Oklahoma, that would span decades, leaving a family with unanswered questions. Martha Bell Kadayso, a 28-year-old mother of two young girls and an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, was last seen on August 15th of that year. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being between 5'2" and 5'7" tall, weighing between 120 and 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The specific circumstances surrounding the last time she was seen remain largely unknown to the public, and details about what she was wearing or her state of mind have not been released. Her disappearance left a void in the lives of her children and a lingering question in a community that would carry her memory for years to come. The investigation into Martha's disappearance was initiated, with the Caddo County Sheriff's Office and the Anadarko Police Department taking the lead on the case. Her case is cataloged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP70812. Despite the passage of time, her case has remained open, a cold case that continues to hold the attention of those dedicated to resolving it. Very little information about her personal life or the events leading up to her disappearance has ever been made public, contributing to the enigmatic nature of her case. In the years that followed her vanishing, with no contact or sightings, the state of Oklahoma legally declared her deceased, a painful but necessary step for her family. In the face of this prolonged uncertainty, Martha's two daughters have grown into staunch advocates for their mother and for the broader cause of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). They have actively participated in awareness events, hoping that by sharing their mother's story, they might spark a new lead or encourage others to come forward with information. Their efforts to keep their mother's memory alive include organizing MMIW marches and erecting a memorial bench in her name. The case of Martha Kadayso is a poignant example of the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, highlighting the enduring pain of families left without answers and their unwavering fight for justice and closure. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement still seeking any information that could finally shed light on what happened to Martha Bell Kadayso.
Aug 15, 1985
Anadarko
Oklahoma
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06/22/2026
