Lydia McDuffie, 33: Left For Work & Never Arrived At Her Job In 1991
She left her kids with her mother and never returned.
We love celebrating milestones with family. Proposals, weddings, birthdays, career milestones—regardless of the location or the culture, special days of significance will be commemorated. Sadly, Lydia McDuffie has missed these landmarks with her loved ones. It’s been over 30 years since the 33-year-old was last seen, and I can only imagine how her relatives have coped all these years.
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The Day Lydia McDuffie Disappeared
On August 18, 1991, Lydia McDuffie was seen speaking with a friend in Atlanta, Georgia, near her home on Techwood Avenue. Later, Lydia prepared for work, leaving her two small children with her mother before heading to her job at the Comfort Inn on North Avenue. She was wearing her standard burgundy uniform with pink trim and was carrying a change of clothing—jeans and a white top—in her arms.
Two days passed, and Lydia still had not returned to pick up her children. Her mother was concerned, and after a bit of investigating, she learned that Lydia had never shown up for her shift at the motel. Very little about Lydia’s case has been made public, including information about her personal or social life. Who she may have met, if anyone, is unknown.
Lydia McDuffie: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Lydia McDuffie stood 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. There isn’t much known about her distinguishing marks besides the burn scar on her right arm. Also, Lydia’s middle name is “Michelle.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlanta Police Department at 404-853-4235 or their local authorities with this NCIC Number: M-512116095.
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NCIC Number: M-512116095
Agency: Atlanta Police Department
Phone: 404-853-4235
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