Marilyn Lanier, 45: Walked Out Of House & Disappeared In 2003
She & her boyfriend were arguing because he wanted her to go to rehab.
The last time anyone saw Marilyn Lanier, she was reportedly arguing with her boyfriend. As hundreds of other cases covered on OBG, there isn't much known about Marilyn.
She lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over two decades ago when she seemingly vanished. The investigation into the case is unclear, but there doesn't seem to be any movement.
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Marilyn’s Last Known Movements
According to reports, Marilyn Lanier was last seen in the 7500 block of Broad Street on March 30, 2003. It is presumed that was the location of her residence where she lived with her boyfriend.
It was approximately 7:00 p.m. when Marilyn and her beau were at odds. He would later tell police it was because he was trying to convince her to enter a drug rehabilitation program. He claimed Marilyn did not want to go, so she stormed out of their apartment. The severity of her alleged substance abuse is unknown, but it was reported that she has a long history of drug use.
Marilyn was never seen again, and it is unknown where she was headed when she supposedly left.
It has been stated that she was known to hang around a particular strip mall called the Progress Plaza in northern Philadelphia. However, reports state that her family told authorities it was unlike Marilyn to leave without alerting or contacting her loved ones. The 45-year-old also lived with schizophrenia, which could play a factor in her case.
Marilyn Lanier: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Marilyn Lanier stood 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 110 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Marilyn was last seen wearing a yellow shirt, blue jeans, a black coat, and black boots.
Both of her ears are pierced; she has a two-inch scar on her right leg and a gap between her upper front teeth. Marilyn would be 63 years old at the time of this publication.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at (215) 686-3093 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 03-23-15050.
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Case Number: 03-23-15050
Agency: Philadelphia Police Department
Phone: (215) 686-3093
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