Ada Mildred Johnson, a 19-year-old from Tallahassee, Florida, was last seen on February 9, 1983, at home that morning. She was reported missing on February 18 after family became alarmed, particularly her twin sister Susie, with whom she was close. Ada was remembered for a warm personality, a love of teddy bears, and affection for her niece Christina.

On February 27, 1983, a couple searching for firewood in a wooded area near Tallahassee found Ada’s body. She had been shot in the back of the head and suffered knife wounds; the condition of the remains made the exact date of death undeterminable. The body was buried at Tallahassee Memory Gardens in Leon County, Florida.

Investigation later produced a confession from Ottis Elwood Toole, who said he met Ada in a bar and murdered her. He pleaded guilty to her killing and received a sentence of life without parole. Does anyone have memories of Ada or information about that area and time that could add context to her case?