FL FL - Martha Lambert, 12, Elkton, 27 Nov 1985

[lindamichelle1]

I dont buy it...I read he confessed before about it and said he put her in a quarry or something then took it back. Why all the lies. Sounds like he has mental problems or attention problems. If he killed her I think there is more to the story then it being a "accident"

 

[Mysteries1974]

I have started a Facebook page for Martha

 

[BethAnn777]

I have started a Facebook page for Martha

That’s great. Can you include a link here please?

 

[Mysteries1974]

That’s great. Can you include a link here please?

Martha Jean Lambert - Missing since 1985

 

[Mysteries1974]

I have never considered this case closed. I hope it is still on file with the police

 

[Mysteries1974]

The Doe Network:
Case File 308DFFL

Left and Center: Lambert, circa 1985; Right: Age-progressed image of Lambert at age 29 (circa 2003)

Martha Jean Lambert
Missing since November 27, 1985 from Elkton, Saint Johns County, Florida.
Classification: Non family Abduction




Vital Statistics

• • Date Of Birth: March 26, 1973
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 12 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'5 (135 cm.); 70 pounds (32 kg.)
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; blue eyes.
  • Marks, Scars: Birthmarks on the front of her right thigh and on the upper part of her left chest.
  • Clothing: A matching two-piece bathing suit
  • Dentals: Lambert has slightly protruding teeth.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Lambert, a 7th grade student at Ketterlinus Junior High, was last seen at her family's mobile home in Elkton, Florida on November 27, 1985. She spent time at a neighbor's residence after school, then returned to her home to have a small dinner with her brother. She has never been seen or heard from again. Martha's family life was troubled, she had spent much of her life in different foster homes. Her brothers had also ran away previously from their home.
In 2009 Martha's brother confessed to accidentally killing her during an argument, then panicked and buried her in a 3-foot grave, at the old Florida Memorial College site near their home. Lambert said he and his sister were fighting over $20. Martha slapped him and he pushed her back. She fell and landed on a piece of steel that went through the base of her skull, killing her. Lambert led police to the site, but no remains were found. Police dug up the area and brought in dogs during an extensive search in September 2009, but they couldn’t find Martha’s remains. The overgrown, wooded property had been cleared of buildings in the years since her disappearance.

Because authorities believe it was an accident, because Lambert was 15 at the time and because manslaughter charges had a statute of limitations in 1985, he will not be charged. He later recanted his statements and said he did not know what happened to Martha. Martha’s mother believes she was kidnapped.




Investigators
If you have any information concerning Lambert's whereabouts, please contact:
Saint Johns' County Sheriff's Office
904-824-8304
Email

Agency Case Number:
271329

NCMEC #: NCMC601793

NCIC Number: M-293192969
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
St. Augustine Record
Florida Missing Children Information Clearinghouse
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office



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[Mysteries1974]

“Mulligan told us that if any new evidence were to come to light or new witnesses were to become known to law enforcement, the Martha Lambert investigation would be re-opened. However, given the many dynamics of this investigation and the totality of the information it has developed, the governing law and experience of the officers who have compiled it, the case is closed.“

I have compiled a list of suspects. Maybe if I send in a tip it will lead to the case being reopened

 

[Mysteries1974]

Non-Family Abduction
MARTHA LAMBERT

DOB: Mar 26, 1973
Missing: Nov 27, 1985
Age Now: 33
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Height: 4'5" (135 cm)
Weight: 70 lbs (32 kg)
Missing From:
ELKTON
FL
United States

Age Progressed

Martha's photo is shown age-progressed to 29 years. She was last seen leaving her friend's mobile home to return to her mobile home. She has slightly protruding teeth.

ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)
Saint Johns County Sheriff's Office (Florida) - Missing Persons Unit 1-904-824-8304

 

[Mysteries1974]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Martha’s case is active again.

 

[cherrymeg]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Martha’s case is active again.

I don't think her brother did it. I watched part of the confession or police interview he seemed high or out of it. There should have been blood where she was injured, and on him.

 

[wendybtn]

I am not trying at all to be disgusting or gross, but a shallow grave would have been easily disturbed by tame or wild pets, and other wildlife. She would have been noticed.

 

[Mysteries1974]

I am not trying at all to be disgusting or gross, but a shallow grave would have been easily disturbed by tame or wild pets, and other wildlife. She would have been noticed.

I don't think her brother did it. I watched part of the confession or police interview he seemed high or out of it. There should have been blood where she was injured, and on him.

I can understand both of you. I also don’t think it was her brother. I think the confession is fake and that someone else kidnapped Martha.

 

[cherrymeg]

I can understand both of you. I also don’t think it was her brother. I think the confession is fake and that someone else kidnapped Martha.

Do you think he was coerced by police? The confession I viewed on youtube I think there is a cop and his mom present. It seemed weird and he seemed out of it. Could he be covering for a family member?

 

[Mysteries1974]

Do you think he was coerced by police? The confession I viewed on youtube I think there is a cop and his mom present. It seemed weird and he seemed out of it. Could he be covering for a family member?

There was a theory that David was threatened by the people who may have abducted Martha but if this so true he’s probably not saying anything to protect his loved ones from harm.

 

[Mysteries1974]

3952DFFL - Martha Jean Lambert

The image on the right has been age-progressed to an unknown age.

Name: Martha Jean Lambert
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: November 27, 1985
Location Last Seen: Elkton, St. Johns County, Florida

Physical Description
Date of Birth: March 26, 1973
Age: 12 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 4'5"
Weight: 70 lbs.
Hair Color: Blonde, Shoulder Length
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Birthmarks on the front of her right thigh and on her upper left chest, Protruding front teeth

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Matching two-piece bathing suit
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance
Martha Lambert, a 7th grade student at Ketterlinus Junior High, was last seen at her family's mobile home in Elkton, Florida on November 27, 1985. She spent time at a neighbor's residence after school, then returned to her home to have a small dinner with her brother. She has never been seen or heard from again. Martha's family life was troubled, she had spent much of her life in different foster homes. Her brothers had also ran away previously from their home. In 2009 Martha's brother confessed to accidentally killing her during an argument, then panicked and buried her in a 3-foot grave, at the old Florida Memorial College site near their home.

Lambert said he and his sister were fighting over $20. Martha slapped him and he pushed her back. She fell and landed on a piece of steel that went through the base of her skull, killing her. Lambert led police to the site, but no remains were found. Police dug up the area and brought in dogs during an extensive search in September 2009, but they couldn't find Martha's remains. The overgrown, wooded property had been cleared of buildings in the years since her disappearance. Because authorities believe it was an accident, because Lambert was 15 at the time and because manslaughter charges had a statute of limitations in 1985, he will not be charged and the case will be closed unless knew evidence surfaces. He later recanted his statements and said he did not know what happened to Martha. Martha's mother believes she was kidnapped.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 904-824-8304
Agency E-Mail: rporter@co.st-johns.fl.us
Agency Case Number: 271329

NCIC Case Number: M-293192969
NamUs Case Number: 53985

Information Source(s)
NamUs
Life Daily

Admin Notes
Added: 3/19/19; Last Updated: 3/19/19

Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team

** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.

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[Mysteries1974]

This thread hasn’t been active! We need to help bring Martha home and find the truth

 

[Mysteries1974]

3952DFFL - Martha Jean Lambert

The images on the right have been age-progressed to 24 and 29 years.

Name: Martha Jean Lambert
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: November 27, 1985
Location Last Seen: Elkton, St. Johns County, Florida

Physical Description
Date of Birth: March 26, 1973
Age: 12 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 4'5"
Weight: 70 lbs.
Hair Color: Blonde, Shoulder Length
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Birthmarks on the front of her right thigh and on her upper left chest, Protruding front teeth

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Matching two-piece bathing suit
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance
Martha Lambert, a 7th grade student at Ketterlinus Junior High, was last seen at her family's mobile home in Elkton, Florida on November 27, 1985. She spent time at a neighbor's residence after school, then returned to her home to have a small dinner with her brother. She has never been seen or heard from again. Martha's family life was troubled, she had spent much of her life in different foster homes. Her brothers had also ran away previously from their home. In 2009 Martha's brother confessed to accidentally killing her during an argument, then panicked and buried her in a 3-foot grave, at the old Florida Memorial College site near their home.

Lambert said he and his sister were fighting over $20. Martha slapped him and he pushed her back. She fell and landed on a piece of steel that went through the base of her skull, killing her. Lambert led police to the site, but no remains were found. Police dug up the area and brought in dogs during an extensive search in September 2009, but they couldn't find Martha's remains. The overgrown, wooded property had been cleared of buildings in the years since her disappearance. Because authorities believe it was an accident, because Lambert was 15 at the time and because manslaughter charges had a statute of limitations in 1985, he will not be charged and the case will be closed unless new evidence surfaces. He later recanted his statements and said he did not know what happened to Martha. Martha's mother believes she was kidnapped.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Eugene Tolbert
Agency Phone Number: 904-824-8304
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 271329

NCIC Case Number: M-293192969
NCMEC Case Number: 601793
NamUs Case Number: 6278

Information Source(s)
NamUs
Life Daily

Admin Notes
Added: 3/19/19; Last Updated: 3/19/19

Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team

** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.

Return Home

 

[Lavender Moon]

Mysteries 1974, are you able to say anything here about your list of suspects?

 

[Mysteries1974]

Mysteries 1974, are you able to say anything here about your list of suspects?

Back in the 1980s about three men were considered suspects in her disappearance. I’ve been looking for any possibilities and I found one guy who catches my attention:

Serial killer admits to Florida woman's 1983 murder in death bed letter

Most of the people I’ve found turned out false. I have to find the other guy I had in mind. Her brother is not at all on my suspect list.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Has her family done DNA so she could possibly be matched to any unidentifiable remains? If not, the Mom should since the brother likely believes his own story.