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Tamara Griffin, a 54-year-old woman from Pontiac, Michigan, was last seen on February 16, 2023. Tamara had been living in the Pontiac area, with her last known address located near Firelite Lane. Family members reported her missing after they had no contact with her for weeks, which was unusual, as she typically stayed in touch regularly. At the time of her disappearance, there were concerns about her possibly not taking her prescribed medication, further raising alarms about her safety. ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 16, 2023

Victim Details

Jun 09, 2023

Jun 09, 2023

Tamara

Griffin

56

54

69 inches

193 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the quiet city of Pontiac, Michigan, a story of concern and unanswered questions began to unfold around the disappearance of Tamara Louise Griffin. At 54 years old, Tamara was a resident of the Oakland County community. The last known contact with her was on February 16, 2023. In the days and weeks that followed, a concerning silence grew, prompting her family to take action. The situation took a bewildering turn when family members went to check on her at her home. Upon their arrival, they were met with a scene that deepened the mystery surrounding her absence. All of Tamara's personal possessions were gone from her house. The home, once filled with the familiar items of a life being lived, was starkly empty, offering no clues as to her whereabouts or the reasons for her sudden departure. This discovery transformed a simple welfare check into a distressing and urgent search for a loved one. The complete removal of her belongings suggested a planned departure, yet the lack of communication with her family painted a more troubling picture. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office was brought in to investigate the unusual circumstances of Tamara's disappearance. Adding another layer to the complex situation were reports that she might have property in Arkansas, a detail that broadened the geographical scope of the search and introduced new avenues for investigators to explore. The case of Tamara Griffin is a narrative of sudden silence and perplexing discovery. With no communication and a home emptied of all personal effects, her family and law enforcement were left to piece together the fragments of a life seemingly uprooted without a trace, holding onto hope for answers and her safe return.

Feb 16, 2023

Pontiac

Michigan

Oakland County

48341

No

125772

Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Pontiac

Michigan

Oakland County

48341

Matt McPherson

Detective

1200 N. Telegraph Road, Michigan

2488584951

County

Law Enforcement

230083247

2023-02-16

Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

05/21/2026


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