Right: Age progression to 47 years

Ivy Matory
Missing since July 20, 1977 from Compton , Los Angeles County, California.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: January 12, 1965
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 12 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'0"; 90 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black female. Black hair; brown eyes.
• Dentals: Available.
• DNA: Available.
• Clothing: A white t-shirt and blue pants.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Matory was last seen on July 20, 1977 in Compton , CA, with her siblings Violet Matory and Yolanda Williams and her friend Sir Kristopher Marshall. The house burned down during the night and the children's mother, Earlene Williams, was found deceased inside the home the following morning. There was no sign of Matory or the other children.

The next day, Williams father, James Williams and the children were seen at a Denny's restaurant in Grapevine at approximately 05:30 AM. James Williams was picked up by friends in Riverside later that day, but did not have the children with him. He was tried for murder of his wife, but refused to reveal the whereabouts of the children. James Williams is now deceased.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
323-526-5541
Email

Agency Case Number:
772022420/NamUs MP#6365

NCMEC #: NCMC976797

NCIC Number: M669054083
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
NamUs MP #6365
California Department of Justice
For the Lost
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children