Olivette Turner, 30: Was On Her Way To Sister's House Before Vanishing In 1989
She was known to hitchhike and didn't have a vehicle of her own.
For decades, this beautiful, vibrant young woman has been missing without a trace, and I fear there won’t be closure to her case anytime soon.
According to information from the FBI and The Charley Project, 30-year-old Olivette Turner spoke with her sister, whose name is unknown, by phone at approximately 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 1989. It’s unclear what they discussed, but it’s reported that she scheduled a visit for later that evening.
Our Black Girls is an independent, reader-supported publication. If you believe in amplifying the stories of missing Black women and girls, please consider making a direct gift through PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee, or by subscribing here.
A Detective Shares More Information & A Theory
Years ago, a detective spoke with reporters and gave an update on Olivette’s travels. It’s reported that she was last seen in Nashville, Tennessee.
“She had made mention about going up to Pennsylvania to either visit or live with an aunt,” Detective Matthew Filter with Metro Nashville Police Department’s Cold Case Homicide Missing Persons Unit told WKRN News in 2022. Yet the aunt told police that Olivette never showed up, and she didn’t even know she planned to visit.
“She didn’t have a vehicle or any mode to travel. She was known to utilize truck drivers and hitchhike her way to various locations,” Det. Filter added. “There’s always the possibility that she got into the truck with the wrong person.”
“She has a daughter that she left behind, which kind of makes us feel as though something probably bad happened to her,” Filter said. “It’s hard to believe that a mother would just leave a young child behind.”
Olivette Turner: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Olivette Turner stood 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 110 to 120 pounds. Her hair was dark brown/brown but dyed red/auburn. Her eyes are brown. Olivette went by the name “Ollie.”
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at 615-862-7400 or their local authorities.
Please share this story about Olivette Turner to reignite the investigation into this case. She is our sister, and her life matters.
Case Number: 1989-121588
Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
Phone: 615-862-7400
Email:
Join the Our Black Girls conversations on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Stay updated on the latest cases, developments, messages from survivors, and much more.