50 years missing:
Dorothy Mildred Clitheroe, age 14, Missing since 20 September 1973
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AZ AZ - Dorothy Clitheroe, 14, Phoenix, 20 Sept 1973
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Dorothy and her family had recently moved from Oregon to Texas and she was not happy in Texas. She also had a boyfriend in Oregon who has been named as a person of interest in her disappearance. Her case was reopened as a possible foul play investigation and is currently active.
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It was determined that Dorothy's case is an isolated incident and therefore unrelated to any other missing persons in that area. Her parents have kept a low profile publically, but have never stopped looking for her. one family member has worked extensively in recent years to get LE to investigate her case and as a result they have done extensive interviews.
Dorothy Mildred “Dotty” Clitheroe
BIRTH 6 Aug 1959DEATH (presumed) 20 Sep 1973 (aged 14)
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial Details Unknown
Dorothy Mildred Clitheroe was a fourteen year old girl who resided in Phoenix, Arizona, in the late summer of 1973. Nothing is truly known about her life leading up to her disappearance, nor much about the circumstances of her disappearance in general- she was there, and then suddenly, she was gone. Dorothy was last seen walking towards the restrooms at Cortez park on September 20, 1973, near Dunlap Road and 35th Avenue around 6:30 p.m. She was wearing blue bell bottom jeans, and a white tank top with a multi-colored, upside down tear drop pattern. She was described as standing 5'3" and weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Dorothy had thick glasses and had pierced ears...
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Dorothy Mildred Clitheroe was a fourteen year old girl who resided in Phoenix, Arizona, in the late summer of 1973. Nothing is truly known about her life leading up to her disappearance, nor much about the circumstances of her disappearance in general- she was there, and then suddenly, she was...
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There is actually a very extensive police file with a lot of information. It is available if you send a FOIA request. Dorothy’s brother pushed very hard to get her case investigated a few years ago. They have a suspect.
Dorothy Mildred “Dotty” Clitheroe
BIRTH 6 Aug 1959
DEATH (presumed) 20 Sep 1973 (aged 14)
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial Details Unknown
Dorothy Mildred Clitheroe was a fourteen year old girl who resided in Phoenix, Arizona, in the late summer of 1973. Nothing is truly known about her life leading up to her disappearance, nor much about the circumstances of her disappearance in general- she was there, and then suddenly, she was gone. Dorothy was last seen walking towards the restrooms at Cortez park on September 20, 1973, near Dunlap Road and 35th Avenue around 6:30 p.m. She was wearing blue bell bottom jeans, and a white tank top with a multi-colored, upside down tear drop pattern. She was described as standing 5'3" and weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Dorothy had thick glasses and had pierced ears...
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Dorothy Mildred “Dotty” Clitheroe (1959-1973) -...
Dorothy Mildred Clitheroe was a fourteen year old girl who resided in Phoenix, Arizona, in the late summer of 1973. Nothing is truly known about her life leading up to her disappearance, nor much about the circumstances of her disappearance in general- she was there, and then suddenly, she was...
They have ruled out any connections to serial killers as well as the Alcala Photo. They believe it is an isolated case and possibly someone she knew.
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Today is Dorothy’s birthday.
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I really wish there was more information on this case... at first glance it doesn't seem like a runaway situation (walking to a bathroom in a park with no money, wallet, etc. while wearing only jeans and a tank top).. but then there's a strange note saying she could have been in Portland or Houston, for which there's no context... I just don't know...
I suspect she unfortunately crossed paths with another horrible human being that day but I would really like more information on who she was with that day... for example it would be very different if she was having a picnic with her family or if she was with a group of troublemakers smoking "weed" (as they said back then). I would also like to know how quickly she was reported missing... beautiful girl full of life...
either way
rest in peace
I suspect she unfortunately crossed paths with another horrible human being that day but I would really like more information on who she was with that day... for example it would be very different if she was having a picnic with her family or if she was with a group of troublemakers smoking "weed" (as they said back then). I would also like to know how quickly she was reported missing... beautiful girl full of life...
either way
rest in peace