Tanya Michelle Williams was 1 year old when she vanished from her grandparents’ backyard in Center, Texas, on June 7, 1983. She was last seen playing outside at dusk, around 8:00 p.m., while the family was visiting; about 20 minutes passed before anyone realized she was missing. A neighbor reported seeing a light-colored luxury car with an opera window near the property around the time Tanya disappeared. During search efforts a similar vehicle was seen drive up the road, stop briefly, then speed away, but it is unknown whether that car was connected to the disappearance.

Extensive searches turned up no trace, and authorities have long considered abduction likely. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office lists Tanya as an endangered missing person and later had an age progression created to show what she might look like as an adult. Few substantial leads have emerged over the decades; investigators continue to seek information that could lead to answers.

If anyone remembers that night, saw a light-colored luxury car in the area, or has information about Tanya’s whereabouts, please contact law enforcement.