Verna Sue Hollingsworth, 43, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, was last seen on July 10, 1985, after returning from a visit with her daughter in Texas. Two days later the daughter found Verna’s car in the driveway, the front door unlocked, and the air conditioning running — all out of character for a woman described as meticulous about locking her home. Personal belongings remained inside and there were no signs of forced entry or a struggle.

Verna was described as a Caucasian female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 110 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes; she was last seen wearing blue jeans. She had a daughter who reported her missing and a younger son with whom she was not in contact.

Decades of investigation have not produced definitive answers, and the circumstances at the house suggest an abrupt departure that remains unexplained. Does anyone with memories of Fort Smith in 1985 or who knew Verna have information that could help clarify what happened?