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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5783) and 6 other sources
Ellen Linda Akers, a 15-year-old from Ormond Beach, Florida, went missing on April 18, 1981. On the evening of her disappearance, she was last seen at a 7-Eleven on Atlantic Avenue, where her mother worked. Ellen had stopped by to ask her mother for money to go to the movies. It remains unclear if she ever made it to the theater, as she never returned home and has not been heard from since.

The following day, when Ellen did not come home, her stepfather reported her missing. Investigators discovered that her purse and eyeglasses were still in her bedroom, raising suspicions that she had left in a hurry or under unusual circumstances. Despite some agencies initially classifying her as a possible runaway, Ellen's case has been treated as an endangered missing person. Extensive searches and investigations over the years have failed to produce significant leads.

Authorities believe foul play might be involved, but her case remains unsolved to this day. Ellen’s case continues to be listed with organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with age-progressed photos being periodically released to keep awareness alive. The Ormond Beach Police Department, along with other agencies, remains the point of contact for any potential tips or information regarding her whereabouts.

Last Seen: Apr 19, 1981

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.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida - unidentified case UP554
Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida
UP554 • Found Apr 22, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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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