The Ellis County Press: Search for missing Palmer woman continues

Search for missing Palmer woman continues
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Megan Gray on 12/23/2010 14:23:00


ELLIS COUNTY - Marian P. Parsons, 54, has been missing since Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Last seen at the Ennis IHOP with a neighbor, Parsons returned to her home at
4577 FM 879 in Palmer around 11:30 a.m.
According to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, Parsons last known contact was
at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 when she called a neighbor.
Parsons boyfriend returned home at approximately 8:30 p.m. and observed the
front gate at the residence locked and Parsons truck in the driveway. The truck
was left unlocked in the driveway.
The unidentified boyfriend entered the residence after unlocking the door knob
and noticed the deadbolt had not been secured.
Parsons keys were on a table just inside the home. All of Parsons clothes and
accessories were still there as was her personal hygiene items. The only items
reported missing were Parsons purse and contents.
According to the ECSO, the boyfriend became worried and called the neighbor,
also unaware of Parsons whereabouts.
On Friday, Dec. 3, nearly 48 hours later, ECSO was contacted and Parsons was
reported missing.
The ECSO reported many leads into the case and each has proven fruitless.
Parsons is a white female and is five feet five inches tall weighing around 150
pounds.
Anyone with leads are urged to contact Detective Jeff Winningham at the Ellis
County Sheriff’s Office 972-937-6060 or direct line 972-825-4992.