It has been more than two decades since Dorothy Marie Douglas, a 35-year-old woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, vanished without a trace. Missing since August 26, 1998, Dorothy’s case remains one of Cincinnati’s longest-running unsolved disappearances. Her family and law enforcement continue to seek answers and appeal to the public for any information that may help bring closure.
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What We Know
Name: Dorothy Marie Douglas
Missing Since: August 26, 1998
Last Seen: Walnut Hills area, Cincinnati, Ohio
Age at Disappearance: 35 years
Height: 5’1″
Weight: 120 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Race: African American
Dorothy was last seen walking in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, an area where she often took walks. At the time, she was staying with a friend in Westwood, Ohio.
When she disappeared, Dorothy left behind all her personal belongings — including her purse, clothes, and money. She did not have access to a vehicle and typically traveled on foot.
Her food stamp card was last used on September 9, 1998, after which there were no further signs of activity or communication. Her family described her disappearance as highly unusual, as she always kept in regular contact with them.
Background and Circumstances
Dorothy faced personal challenges during her life, including a struggle with drug addiction in the 1990s. Despite these difficulties, she remained devoted to her family — as a mother of two and grandmother of two.
Her life had been marked by tragedy long before her disappearance. In 1982, Dorothy’s husband was fatally stabbed, and his murder remains unsolved. Just a year later, her brother disappeared in Tennessee and was presumed drowned, though his body was never recovered.
Although she had endured tremendous loss, Dorothy stayed connected to her loved ones. Her sudden disappearance in 1998 raised immediate concern, and investigators have not ruled out foul play in her case.
Current Situation
As of today, Dorothy Marie Douglas’s case remains open and unsolved. The Cincinnati Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General’s Missing Persons Unit continue to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance.
Her family remains hopeful that someone, somewhere, knows something that could finally provide the answers they’ve been seeking for over two decades.
What You Can Do
If you have any information about the disappearance or possible whereabouts of Dorothy Marie Douglas, please contact:
Cincinnati Police Department
Ohio Attorney General’s Missing Persons Unit
Even a small piece of information could help bring long-overdue justice and peace to Dorothy’s loved ones.
Conclusion
The disappearance of Dorothy Marie Douglas continues to weigh heavily on her family and the Cincinnati community. As investigators and loved ones keep searching for the truth, the public’s help remains vital. Please share this story to keep Dorothy’s memory alive and assist in the ongoing effort to uncover what happened to her.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.