Missing Person

Rilla Sheehan

Rilla Kay Sheehan, 44, was last seen at her Robertsdale residence on December 8, 2001. Her NamUs case remains open and unresolved.

Incident date: December 8, 2001
Location: Robertsdale, Baldwin County
Independent sources: 1

The record

Rilla Kay Sheehan was 44 when she was last seen inside her residence on Kendrick Road in Robertsdale, Alabama, on December 8, 2001. Her son told authorities he spoke with her by telephone at approximately 3:40 p.m. He went to her residence shortly afterward, but she was gone when he arrived [1].

Authorities found no indication of forced entry. The NamUs record states that Sheehan left her vehicle, keys, wallet and other personal belongings behind. Her loved ones said leaving without warning was uncharacteristic of her [1].

Investigators believe Sheehan disappeared under suspicious circumstances. The record states that investigators theorize she may have known her assailant or assailants if foul play was involved. Sheehan was employed at Consolidated Container in Foley in 2001 [1].

The case remains open and unresolved. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is the primary investigating agency [1].

Timeline

2001-12-08, approximately 3:40 p.m.Confirmed
Sheehan’s son told authorities that he spoke with her by telephone.
2001-12-08, shortly after approximately 3:40 p.m.Confirmed
Sheehan’s son arrived at her residence and found that she was gone.
2001Confirmed
Sheehan was employed at Consolidated Container in Foley, Alabama.

Documented claims

Rilla Kay Sheehan was 44 at the time of the incident.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
Sheehan was last seen inside her residence on Kendrick Road in Robertsdale, Alabama, on December 8, 2001.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
Her son told authorities that he spoke with her by telephone at approximately 3:40 p.m. and found her gone when he arrived at her residence shortly afterward.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
Authorities found no indication of forced entry at the residence.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
Sheehan left her vehicle, keys, wallet and other personal belongings behind.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
Her loved ones said leaving without warning was uncharacteristic of her.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
Investigators believe Sheehan disappeared under suspicious circumstances and theorize she may have known her assailant or assailants if foul play was involved.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
Sheehan was employed at Consolidated Container in Foley, Alabama, in 2001.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
The NamUs case is open and unresolved.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is the primary investigating agency.
Confirmed
Source: U.S. Department of Justice NamUs · Single-source claim.

Sources

NamUs Missing Person Case MP2337: Rilla Kay Sheehan — U.S. Department of Justice NamUsOpen

Single official source. This entry is documented strictly from one official record. No independent reporting on this case was found. Details beyond the record are unverified and deliberately omitted.