0 Vanished Before Christmas: The Unsolved Disappearance of Julie Lynn Seay
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 04/13/2025
A Life Interrupted
Julie Lynn Seay was a 24-year-old mother of two living in Daytona Beach, Florida. Of Korean descent, she stood at 4'11" and weighed approximately 103 pounds. Julie worked as a telephone magazine saleswoman and had recently divorced her husband, though she was considering reconciliation. Her life was centered around her children and work, and she was described by family as a dedicated mother who would not have left her sons willingly .
The Day She Disappeared
On December 23, 1988, Julie was last seen by her boss as she left work. She had mentioned plans to do some last-minute Christmas shopping. However, she never returned home and failed to appear at a family Christmas gathering, prompting her family to report her missing on December 25 .
The Abandoned Vehicle
Julie's blue 1988 Chevrolet Sprint was found backed into a parking space in a city lot on Magnolia Avenue, near Beach Street in Daytona Beach. The car was unlocked, and her purse was still inside. Notably, the driver's seat was pushed back, adjusted for someone taller than Julie, suggesting someone else had driven the vehicle .
Investigation and Search Efforts
The Daytona Beach Police Department conducted multiple searches, including three at her boss's home in Port Orange, Florida. Despite these efforts, no evidence was found, and no charges have been filed. The case remains open, with foul play suspected ....Read More