Brumley, circa 1997

Syble Brumley
Missing since April 28, 1997 from Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: August 27, 1920
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 76 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'4"; 165 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Reddish brown hair. Wears eyeglasses with large plastic frames and has pierced ears.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Brumley, who lived alone for 18 years, was last seen at her residence at approximately 8:30 PM in Mansfield, Louisiana on April 28, 1997. She had been dating a couple of men at the time.
Authorities searched her home after she failed to report to work at the Green Thumb program, at the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office the following day. They found that clothes and her purse were missing. Signs of foul play were discovered inside the house, the front door was pushed in from 5 to 6 feet up from the bottom of the door, and the screen door was cut to unhook the latch. Potted plants and furniture in the area around the front door were spilled and moved around, there was no sign of Brumley.
Investigators believe she may have been taken against her will. She was declared legally deceased in July, 2004.

In 2006 the Northwest Louisiana Crime Lab found some new DNA evidence after reviewing the case.
There is a suspect in this case.

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

DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
Lt. Toni Morris
Lt. Robert Davidson
318-872-3956
Email

NCIC Number:
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Source Information:
The Advocate
The Shreveport Times
North American Missing Persons Network
Desoto Sheriff