FL FL - Tavia Bailey, 15, Pensacola, 31 Dec 1985

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Missing Since: January 23, 1986 from Pensacola, Florida
Classification: Non-Family Abduction
Date Of Birth: August 3, 1970
Age: 15 years old
Height and Weight: 5'0 - 5'3, 120 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, brown eyes. Bailey has a scar on her left cheekbone, a scar on her upper lip and a scar at her hairline which extends to her right eyebrow. Her ears are pierced multiple times. Her nicknames are Chrystal and Tee.
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black fur coat and striped jeans.

Details of Disappearance

Bailey was last seen in Pensacola, Florida on January 23, 1986. She was accompanied by an unidentified African-American male at the time. She has never been seen again. Authorities believe she may have been taken against her will.

Investigating Agency ​

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
850-436-9620​

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Charley Project
NCMEC​

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Mother clings to hope for missing girl

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On Dec. 31, 1985, at the age of 15, Bailey — who lived with her mother at a Sunbury Drive home near Crescent Lake — went to a New Year's Eve party. She didn't come home.

This time there was no phone call, and 25 years later, her mother, who lives in Perry near Tallahassee, is left wondering what happened to her only daughter.

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Any link to Tavia Bailey becomes less likely to become a lead as time presses on, Brown said.

Her mother said she believed Bailey had a boyfriend, but neither she nor the investigators have ever been able to learn his name. A month before she disappeared, Tavia talked of going back to New York.

She accused her mother of being prejudiced against the black men she dated, but her mother said she held no ill will toward anybody, with the exception of the older men who plied her daughter with drugs.

More: http://www.pnj.com/article/20101231/NEWS01/12310311/1051

 

[typically-a-reader]

Missing Since: January 23, 1986 from Pensacola, Florida
Classification: Non-Family Abduction
Date Of Birth: August 3, 1970
Age: 15 years old
Height and Weight: 5'0 - 5'3, 120 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, brown eyes. Bailey has a scar on her left cheekbone, a scar on her upper lip and a scar at her hairline which extends to her right eyebrow. Her ears are pierced multiple times. Her nicknames are Chrystal and Tee.
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black fur coat and striped jeans.

Details of Disappearance

Bailey was last seen in Pensacola, Florida on January 23, 1986. She was accompanied by an unidentified African-American male at the time. She has never been seen again. Authorities believe she may have been taken against her will.

Investigating Agency ​

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
850-436-9620​

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Charley Project
NCMEC​

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my aunt was good friends with her! I remember being at her townhouse once! I don't remember much, but I do remember! She went missing shortly after.

 

[Richard]

Tavia Bailey
Missing 31 December 1985
From Pensacola, FL

Vital Statistics

Age: 15
DOB: 3 August 1970
Sex: Female
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5 ft 3 in
Weight: 115 lbs

Source
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Hotline: 1-800-843-5678

 

[EyesOnSunday]

"Details of Disappearance
Tavia was last seen on December 31, 1985. Bailey was a frequent runaway, she once ran away to NYC. A month before she disappeared, Tavia talked of going back to New York."

http://www.nampn.org/cases/bailey_tavia.html

 

[typically-a-reader]

"Details of Disappearance
Tavia was last seen on December 31, 1985. Bailey was a frequent runaway, she once ran away to NYC. A month before she disappeared, Tavia talked of going back to New York."

http://www.nampn.org/cases/bailey_tavia.html

yes, but one would hope by now she would have at least sent word to her mom. Plus, she and my aunt were really good friends I think she would have heard from her at some point. I think she left willingly and meet with foul play. NO matter what she deserves to be brought home.

 

[typically-a-reader]

"Details of Disappearance
Tavia was last seen on December 31, 1985. Bailey was a frequent runaway, she once ran away to NYC. A month before she disappeared, Tavia talked of going back to New York."

http://www.nampn.org/cases/bailey_tavia.html

As a matter of fact, my family originates from NY I think my aunt is the one that planted that seed and they may have went the first time together. I remember one time going to pick them up at a gas station with my mom in the middle of the night! They often ran away together. I am proud to say that my aunt has overcome what ever brought her to the point of wanting to get away from our family. She is married (15 yrs), has two amazing kids, three even more amazing grand kids, and is a successful artist. Tavia was robbed of her chance at life and she needs to be brought home!

 

[typically-a-reader]

bump

:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

 

[typically-a-reader]

this is frustrating! Is there anything I can do?

 

[Roselvr]

this is frustrating! Is there anything I can do?

Do you know if she had any injuries?
Was her hair really blond? Looks more brown to me.
How were her teeth?

 

[typically-a-reader]

I was so young when it happened I don't remember any injuries and she had no problem walking ALL around town with my aunt.
I remember her hair brown with a little blonde.

 

[EyesOnSunday]

Thinking of Tavia this morning.

 

[Roselvr]

NamUs profile I don't recall DNA being submitted the last time I looked. It's there now.

 

[typically-a-reader]

NamUs profile I don't recall DNA being submitted the last time I looked. It's there now.

Why hasnt DNA been submitted/requested?

 

[Roselvr]

Why hasnt DNA been submitted/requested?

DNA
Guidelines for Collection of DNA
Status: Sample submitted - Tests complete

 

[typically-a-reader]

DNA
Guidelines for Collection of DNA
Status: Sample submitted - Tests complete

I missed that, thanks!

 

[CatFancier]

more at link

 

[Roselvr]

NamUs Case # 5815 has had changes made. You can view the case by clicking the url below

URL: https://www.findthemissing.org/cases/show/5815

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[typically-a-reader]

somebody knows something! :maddening::maddening::maddening:

maybe one day the person she was last seen with will come forward! They may even have information they didn't realize they had. I'll keep praying.

 

[Roselvr]

Very possible she's buried in a paupers grave in NY or buried as a Jane Doe in FL.