Teresa Joanna Gossage was 17 when she disappeared from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. She was last seen on October 9, 1976, leaving on a date with 17-year-old Alfred Elmer Hoffman Marshal. Teresa was described as a White female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, about 105 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes; her nickname was TC. That night she wore a brown and white shirt, a brown jacket, white jeans, and sneakers.

Both teens failed to return home after leaving at about 7:30 p.m. Alfred’s car was found locked and abandoned the next day on a side road in an isolated area of the base. The vehicle yielded no clear evidence of foul play; Alfred’s jacket was in the backseat and his hairbrush was in the console. Family and friends did not think a voluntary runaway fit either teen: Teresa was a good student and band member excited about upcoming competitions, and Alfred had money saved, plans to hunt with his father, and plans to travel.

Teresa’s case is classified as endangered missing and is listed with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command.

If anyone knew Teresa or Alfred, or remembers seeing them or that car on October 9–10, 1976, please share what might help fill the gaps in their timeline.