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Susan Basile Missing Person Case

Last seen in Port Orange, Florida on Jun 10, 1975

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Victim Details

Feb 28, 2012

May 21, 2019

Susan

Basile

63

12

60 inches

100 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 10, 1975

Port Orange

Florida

Volusia County

27995

Port Orange Police Department

Port Orange

Florida

Volusia County

32129

Carl Lamirande

Detective

4545 Clyde Morris Blvd., Florida

3865065894

Local

Law Enforcement

Port Orange Police Department

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14030) and 7 other sources
Susan Basile, a 12-year-old girl, disappeared on June 10, 1975, from Port Orange, Florida. She was last seen walking home after getting off her school bus. Normally accompanied by a friend, Susan was alone that day. While walking down a dirt road, she was reportedly forced into a dark blue Chevrolet van by two men, one in his twenties and the other older. The van was noted for having orange curtains and the word "Aries" on the side.

Serial killer Gerald Stano later confessed to her murder in 1982. He claimed to have offered Susan a ride and then strangled her, leaving her body in a wooded area. However, no remains were ever found, as the site had been built over by the time investigators searched the location. Despite his confession, Stano was never formally charged with Susan's murder. Her case remains unsolved, and foul play is suspected.
Last Seen: Jun 10, 1975

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Susan Basile - The Charley Project
  • 2547DFFL - Susan Basile - Doe Network
  • Susan Basile | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Susan Basile missing in 1975-Port Orange,florida - I Care - Tapatalk
  • Gerald Stano - Wikipedia
  • Murdered ideas | missing persons, cold case, amber alert - Pinterest
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida - unidentified case UP554
    Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida
    UP554 • Found Apr 22, 1993
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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