Khymbrly Marcella Scruggs, 19, was a student at California State University, Sacramento and was last seen January 12, 1980. She shared an apartment near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Howe Avenue and spoke with a friend from her hometown of Pismo Beach around 6:30 p.m. that evening. She had no special plans and was scheduled to work the next day, but did not report for work and made no contact.

When her roommate returned the following day, all of Khymbrly’s personal effects, including her purse and identification, were left in the apartment. Investigators strongly suspect foul play. Attention centered on a neighbor who reportedly had fresh cuts and scratches after Khymbrly’s disappearance; he evaded authorities for three months, was later captured and interrogated, and ultimately imprisoned for an unrelated rape, but was never charged in Khymbrly’s case. Khymbrly has never been found.

If anyone knew Khymbrly, saw her that night, or has information about the neighbor or other activity near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Howe Avenue around January 12, 1980, please come forward.