A 44-Year-Old Mystery May Soon Be Solved: Car Linked to Missing Couple Found in Georgia Pond
A New York woman, Christine Heller Seaman, has been haunted by the disappearance of her grandparents, Charles and Catherine Romer, for decades. The couple was reported missing in April 1980, and their disappearance has remained a mystery until now.
The Disappearance
Charles Romer, a retired oil executive, and his wife, Catherine, vanished along with their 1978 Lincoln Continental while traveling home from Miami Beach, Florida. They had checked into a Holiday Inn in Brunswick, Georgia, but hotel employees grew concerned that their bed had not been slept in and reported them missing.
Recent Developments
Decades later, answers appear to be emerging from a Georgia pond. A human bone was discovered in the submerged Lincoln Continental on November 22, according to a statement from the Glynn County Police Department. The vehicle is similar to the description of the one Charles and Catherine Romer were believed to be driving.
What’s Been Found
The police department reported that the following items were found in the car:
- A femur
- Personal belongings, including jewelry
- A license plate bearing the couple’s initials
Seaman was informed by a detective that the items found in the car match those of her grandparents.
A Happy Time
Although a positive identification or identifications are not expected for months, Seaman believes the developments have led her family to believe the couple died in some kind of accident rather than falling victim to a vicious crime. She described a recent family gathering as a "happy time" where they shared stories about their missing relatives.
Conclusion
The discovery of the submerged car and its contents has brought a sense of resolution to the family, who have been haunted by the mystery for decades. Seaman expressed gratitude to investigators and a diving team from Florida, the Sunshine State Sonar team, who found the submerged Continental.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Charles and Catherine Romer?
A: They disappeared in April 1980 while traveling home from Miami Beach, Florida.
Q: How long has it taken to solve the mystery?
A: 44 years
Q: What was found in the submerged car?
A: A human bone, personal belongings, including jewelry, and a license plate bearing the couple’s initials.
Q: Are the remains identified?
A: Not yet, but Seaman believes the developments have led her family to believe the couple died in some kind of accident rather than falling victim to a vicious crime.
