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Mary Ann Higginbotham

Case from Mooresville, IN dated Jun 05, 1979

Victim Details

Mary Ann Higginbotham

August 6, 2022

Female

White / Caucasian

Mooresville

IN

1979-06-05

1978-06-06

1978-06-06

22

Mary Ann

Higginbotham

No

07/08/2026


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A young woman is found in a 55 gallon drum in White Lick Creek
In the summer of 1978, a young woman named Mary Ann Higginbotham, a 22-year-old Caucasian female, vanished from her Clayton, Indiana home, leaving behind a mystery that would linger for decades. She was last seen on June 6, 1978, along with her 25-year-old boyfriend, Timothy Willoughby. For a year, their whereabouts remained unknown, a painful void for their families who held onto a sliver of hope for their safe return. The initial response from law enforcement was dismissive, suggesting the cou ...
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  • ISP: Mary Ann Higginbotham 06/05/1979 - IN.gov
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