FL FL - Theresa Hartley, 66, lost in Ocala National Forest, vehicle got stuck w/friend, friend went for help, Theresa gone when returned, 10 March 2023

[PommyMommy]

NOV 3, 2023
NBC News - 10 YEARS OF MISSING IN AMERICA
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... On March 10, Theresa’s friend picked her up in his white Dodge pickup truck at her home in St. Augustine. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, who was investigating the case at the time, the friend said that he and Theresa had gone to the Ocala National Forest to collect firewood.

He said his truck got stuck and he told Theresa to wait in the car while he walked to go get help. The friend reportedly then called his sister who picked him up on March 11. He said when the two returned to his truck near North Forest Road 88, Theresa was nowhere to be found. Theresa’s niece, Cara, and her close friend, Robert, told Dateline they just want Theresa back home. ... Dateline spoke with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Zachary Moore, who said that the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office is now handling Theresa’s case. ...

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[PayrollNerd]

Why the transfer from Marion County to St John’s county? Hmmm.

 

[Hestia's Fire]

Why the transfer from Marion County to St John’s county? Hmmm.

My guess is that the authorities have now come to the conclusion that Theresa was never in the Ocala National Forest, and the whole 'my truck got stuck' nonsense was just a red herring (which is what I believe as well.) I think whatever happened to Theresa most likely happened at her home. I hate to think how much evidence could have been found when she first disappeared if everyone wasn't so focused on looking for her in the forest.

 

[c@tw0man]

Theresa's case is one I can't stop thinking about. The predators in Florida are so good at winning your trust. They are sooo charming. They know just what you need. It's so easy to get tricked. Theresa may have finally realized that her "friends" were ripping her off, and they killed her. I wonder if they searched the house and Theresa's property with a cadaver dog?

 

[mst]

drove thru there yesterday!

 

[Hestia's Fire]

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office investigating after citizen found human remains in subdivision

The remains were found in the Flagler Estates subdivision on Cedar Ford Boulevard in southern St. Johns County, according to SJSO.

www.firstcoastnews.com

Human remains found in rural St. Johns County, Florida yesterday. This is about a third of the way between Theresa's home and where her 'friend' left his truck (and allegedly, Theresa) in the Ocala National Forest.

 

[PayrollNerd]

What is the significance of this location I wonder.

Snip
….found "skeletal human remains" on private property Thursday, according to its Facebook post.
The remains were found in the Flagler Estates subdivision on Cedar Ford Blvd….

 

[Hestia's Fire]

What is the significance of this location I wonder.

Snip
….found "skeletal human remains" on private property Thursday, according to its Facebook post.
The remains were found in the Flagler Estates subdivision on Cedar Ford Blvd….

It may not be significant at all, of course, and may not be Theresa, but she was the first missing person I thought of when I saw the news. Her case really tugs at my heart.

 

[Stunned]

It may not be significant at all, of course, and may not be Theresa, but she was the first missing person I thought of when I saw the news. Her case really tugs at my heart.

We can only hope.

 

[mst]

Flagler estates is a brand new development

 

[Stunned]

Flagler estates is a brand new development

Do you know if it was forest, scrubland or farm field's before?

 

[Hestia's Fire]

St. John's County Sheriff's Office is conducting another search for Theresa today, along with several other agencies. I wonder if they have a solid lead they're working? Fingers crossed.

https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsSheriffOffice/posts/pfbid09bXEaKZ15sj684EkJE6C3S2qwzX9VjUbTMYGBXRuEbAQpHQYuiTUPFTZ7V6Pjf3Tl

 

[Soulmagent]

It may not be significant at all, of course, and may not be Theresa, but she was the first missing person I thought of when I saw the news. Her case really tugs at my heart.

So the new search today has me confused .Are they searching near where this person was found ? Which would mean they know that it isn't Theresa , or are they back searching ocala forest ?

 

[ifindedout]

Do you know if it was forest, scrubland or farm field's before?

Looks like forest.

NETRonline: Historic Aerials - Viewer

Historic Aerial Photos and Maps

historicaerials.com

Flagler Estates, Florida - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Hestia's Fire]

So the new search today has me confused .Are they searching near where this person was found ? Which would mean they know that it isn't Theresa , or are they back searching ocala forest ?

They're searching in the forest again.

 

[c@tw0man]

They're searching in the forest again.

Almost 1 year since she disappeared. There are so many unanswered questions here. I think of Theresa often, and pray she is found. Someone knows a lot more than they are saying, and I hope their conscience is keeping them awake at night.

 

[PaulaDC]

Almost a year later, family of St. Augustine woman who went missing in Ocala National Forest won't give up

Theresa Hartley's niece Cara Hartley said she thinks about her daily, and not knowing what happened is like being in a "terrible limbo."

www.firstcoastnews.com

 

[c@tw0man]

It may not be significant at all, of course, and may not be Theresa, but she was the first missing person I thought of when I saw the news. Her case really tugs at my heart.

Mine, too. So many of us are older and alone, and I can tell you, it's easy to fall into the trap of trusting the wrong people when you need help. I've made the wrong turn a couple of times, and let me tell you, shifty people come around pretending to be lambs, more often than not!