Vickie Ramona Baliel, 40, was last seen on August 24, 1997, leaving her home on West Central Avenue in Hemet, California around 9:00 p.m. She never returned and has not been found. Vickie had multiple medical conditions — depression, schizophrenia and high ammonia levels in her liver — and required medication; without it she could become disoriented or even fall into a coma.

Vickie is described as 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 170 pounds, with graying brown hair and brown eyes. She often wore eyeglasses and had a noticeably protruding left little toe. At the time she was last seen she wore a white shirt and white shorts. Authorities describe the circumstances as suspicious but provide few details.

Anyone who knew Vickie, saw her on August 24, 1997, or has information that could help investigators is asked to contact the Hemet Police Department.