What happened to this 35 year old mother? Misti Whitfield, aged 37, went missing on May 2, 2013, while walking alone in Tampa, Florida, in the area of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Rome Street. Her disappearance led to a prolonged search effort by her family and local authorities, who were desperate to find any clues regarding her whereabouts. Seventeen months after she was last seen, on October 24, 2014, Misti's remains were discovered in a shed near where she had disappeared.
Authorities determined that she had been the victim of a homicide.
Despite the discovery of her remains, very little information has been disclosed about the circumstances of her death. No suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named, and the investigation has stalled without significant leads. The case remains a cold case, and both the Tampa Police Department and her family continue to seek answers and justice. Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay has offered a reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for Misti's death, but so far, no breakthroughs have been reported.
Misti was described by her family and friends as a loving individual, and they continue to honor her memory. Her mother, Sharon, and other loved ones often post tributes on significant dates, such as Misti's birthday, to keep her memory alive. Eight years after her disappearance, those close to Misti are still calling for someone to come forward with information that could finally bring them closure and justice for her tragic death. The authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously to help solve the case and bring the perpetrators to justice.
