Lauralyn Palmer, 71, was last seen on April 20, 2018, in Fall River Mills, California. She went out for a short walk near her home on Cassel Fall River Road with her stepdaughter’s dog, Lucy, and was expected back within 15 minutes. When she failed to return her husband searched and notified authorities after about two hours.

Palmer reportedly showed early signs of dementia but had not been formally diagnosed. She left without her phone, wallet, or purse and was carrying only a can of lite beer. The dog came home alone and unharmed four days later; investigators and family noted the animal showed no signs of starvation, which suggested it may have been cared for while Palmer remained missing.

Despite extensive searches in the days after her disappearance, no trace of Palmer has been found. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has classified the case as suspicious and it remains open; her family continues to seek answers. If anyone was in the Cassel Fall River Road area on April 20, 2018 and saw Lauralyn or other activity, please come forward with information.