Carla Anderson, a 23-year-old woman from Wadena, Minnesota, disappeared from her apartment in November 1987. Her family and the police have been searching for her for nearly four decades. Carla’s brother, Dan Anderson, still holds out hope that she may be found alive.

The Disappearance

Carla was last seen when her mother and stepfather dropped her off at her apartment after a night out. She had rented a movie and was planning to watch it, but when her mother went to visit her the next day, she found the apartment untouched, with the movie still in the VCR and the door locked. Carla’s purse and keys were missing, but there was no sign of a break-in or struggle.

The police investigation has been ongoing for years, with various theories and leads, but so far, none have led to Carla’s whereabouts. The family has offered a $25,000 reward for information about her disappearance.

The Family’s Search

Carla’s family has been searching for her for years, with her brothers and parents distributing posters and speaking to reporters. Dan Anderson described his sister as a caring and happy person who loved music and spending time with her family. He remembers her as a fiercely independent person who was excited about her future.

The family’s search has been marked by frustration and disappointment, but they have never given up hope. Dan Anderson said that he sometimes lets hope creep in, wondering if Carla may be alive and unable to contact them.

The Police Investigation

The police investigation has been led by various investigators over the years, with Wadena Police Chief Naomi Plautz currently in charge. Plautz said that the case is one of the most frustrating she has worked on, with no leads or evidence to suggest what happened to Carla. The police have suspected foul play, but there is no concrete evidence to support this theory.

The FBI became involved in the investigation, and the police have explored various leads, including a stolen car that was found near Carla’s apartment building. However, none of these leads have led to Carla’s whereabouts.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.