Goldie Thornsberry
Missing since January 15, 1996 from Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: May 2, 1930
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 65 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'7"; 195 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Grey hair; blue eyes. She wears glasses.
• Marks, Scars: Two surgical scars on back of neck, hysterectomy scar from hip bone to hip bone, scar on foot (possibly right), pierced ears.
• Medical Information: She is diabetic and needs medication. She suffers from a deteriorating disc disease.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Thornsberry was last seen at approximately 12:00pm at the Ralsh Medical Clinic in the vicinity of the 700 block of W. North in Fayetteville, AR.
The official investigation into Thornsberry’s disappearance began March 8, 1996, when unusual transactions appeared on her bank account. One of Thornsberry’s daughters, with husband, were living with Thornsberry at the time of her disappearance. When asked by police about her mother's wherabouts she said her mom was out of town for the holidays visiting family.
Also missing from the apartment was a freezer. Police doesn’t know if that is connected to the case or not.
In September 1996, investigators discovered that Thornsberry had several forgeries on her account, leading to the daughter and son-in-law. They were subsequently arrested and pleaded guilty to the forgeries. Throughout the investigation, they made no attempt to cooperate with investigators and are still considered persons of interest in the investigation.
There have been no sightings of her since her disappearance. Foul play is suspected.

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

Fayetteville Police Department
479-587-3555

Agency Case Number: 1996-0698

NCIC Number: M-910432738
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing Adults
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette