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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13211) and 3 other sources
Lucetta Starkie, aged 51, disappeared from her home in Walnut Hill, Florida, on July 3, 1985. She was last seen at the residence she shared with her husband, Andrew Starkie, in the Bay Springs community. Despite her sudden disappearance, Andrew did not report her missing, and it was her sister, Christine Sparks, who eventually filed a missing person report nearly two months later on August 31, 1985. Sparks had been living out of state and only became concerned after learning that Lucetta had not been seen for an extended period.

There were several suspicious elements surrounding Lucetta’s disappearance. According to her sister, Lucetta’s marriage was strained, and she had been contemplating divorce. Neighbors reported that Andrew Starkie provided conflicting stories about his wife’s whereabouts. Given these inconsistencies, and the fact that Lucetta had never left without warning before, authorities now believe foul play may have been involved, although no concrete evidence or body has ever been found.

At the time of her disappearance, Lucetta worked as a cosmetics salesperson and was described as having gray hair, blue eyes, and a petite frame. Despite extensive investigations over the years, including scrutiny of her husband's potential involvement, the case remains unsolved, and Lucetta is presumed dead. Local authorities continue to seek information regarding her disappearance.

Last Seen: Jul 3, 1985

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Marbury, Alabama - unidentified case UP51903
Jane Doe — Marbury, Alabama
UP51903 • Found Mar 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'2"
Weight 99%110–150 lb vs 95–100 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray

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