Tiffany Jennifer Papesh
Vital Statistics
Circumstances of Disappearance
Investigators NCMEC #: NCMC603389 Case Number: OH-O770100 NCIC Number: M-619343158 Source Information: The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Left & Center: Papesh, circa 1980; Right: Age-progressed to age 39 (circa 2010)
Missing since June 13, 1980 from Maple Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction
Papesh went to a neighborhood store for a quick errand in 1980; she never returned home. Papesh was apparently seen at the store, but disappeared afterward.
Police suspect that foul play was involved in Papesh's case.
Brandon Flagner confessed to killing Tiffany in a 1983 letter to the FBI. He was indicted in June 1985 on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of kidnapping. He was sentenced to life in prison.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Maple Heights Police Department
Sgt. Ehbar
216-662-5884
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse
NamUs