Merryl Wendy Horowitz, 26, disappeared from Valley Stream, New York after walking out of her home following a heated argument with her mother. The last reported sighting was November 1, 1980; her one-year-old son was not allowed to go with her. Descriptions from the time list her as between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 7 inches, 140 to 170 pounds, with brown (sometimes sandy) hair and brown or hazel eyes.

The Nassau County Police Department has a case file but there have been no significant public developments and the family has received no concrete information. Her grown son has lived with uncertainty and the family believes she may no longer be alive.

If anyone knew Merryl, saw her in late 1980, or has information that could help locate her or explain what happened after November 1, please come forward.