Daffany Tullos, 7: Mississippi Child Missing Since 1988

A month prior, the 7-year-old told her aunt that her mother's boyfriend touched her inappropriately while she tried to sleep.

Many children argue with their parents, but a tiff between Daffany Tullos and her mother would lead to the seven-year-old's disappearance. Daffany was said to have lived in Azalea Circle in north Jackson, Mississippi, with her grandparents back in 1988. In the thick of summer on July 26, Daffany and her mother reportedly fought over fish sticks that evening. Daffany was so upset that she stormed out of the house between 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Following the disagreement, Daffany was seen walking toward Northside Drive, but her destination was unclear. The girl's mother lived nearby on Bailey Drive. Her family grew increasingly concerned when the vibrant child didn't arrive home shortly after blowing off steam. She knew she had to be home before dark, and Daffany wasn't the type of kid who would be outside in the evening, especially alone and on foot.