Margaret Etta Kirkland, 34, of Chipley, Florida, was last seen on August 27, 1990, and reported missing on August 30. She was in the midst of a difficult divorce from her husband, Robert Beryl Kirkland, and a court-ordered no-contact directive was in place between them. Their marriage had further deteriorated after the death of their 16-year-old daughter less than a year earlier.

Shortly after Margaret disappeared, Robert became a suspect. In September 1990, after learning he was under investigation, Robert died by suicide. Authorities believe Robert likely murdered Margaret before taking his own life, but Margaret’s body has never been recovered and no definitive evidence has been found to confirm what happened.

The case remains an open investigation with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and foul play is strongly suspected. If anyone knew Margaret, her movements in late August 1990, or has information that could help bring clarity to what happened, please come forward.