Circumstances of Disappearance
Scholz went to a party in Rock Springs, WY on November 7, 1981 with her boyfriend and another friend. Scholz left the party around 3:00 - 3:30 AM on November 8 with another friend. The friend escorted Scholz back to her residence at Plaza Court Apartments. Scholz's friend then departed. This is the last time anyone saw Scholz.
Scholz's father called the police when he was unable to reach his daughter later that day. Upon entering her apartment, investigators found that there was no sign of a struggle or forced entry into her home. Scholz's purse and wallet were found in the kitchen, along with a payroll check from her job at a local cleaning service. Her watch was in the bathroom. Investigators determined that she appeared to be preparing her monthly budget when she left her apartment.
Scholz's car was missing from the parking lot; it is a 1971 Oldsmobile two-door couple with WY plates, 4-93AW. The VIN Number is 336871M208167.
Scholz was engaged in a custody battle over her son with her ex-husband, at the time of her disappearance.
Scholz was born in Fort Benning, Georgia. Her parents lived in Ohio, her former state of residence prior to moving to Wyoming.