In 2002, This Nurse From Upstate New York Found Out She Would Be Receiving A Substantial Raise At Work, Then Vanished After Finishing A Late Shift

Instagram - pictured above is Audrey
Instagram - pictured above is Audrey

In 2002, Audrey Herron of Freehold, New York, was a daughter, wife, and mother.

The thirty-one-year-old worked as a part-time nurse at Columbia-Greene Long Term Care Facility and had gotten remarried to her husband, Jeff, in August 1995.

Then, by 2002, Audrey and Jeff welcomed two children into the world together. She also had a daughter from a previous marriage.

Everyone who knew Audrey regarded her as a loving and kind person, as well as a fantastic nurse. In fact, she even inspired two of her children to also pursue medical field careers.

But, on August 29, 2002, everything changed for the Herron family. Earlier that day, Audrey had actually received some very exciting news. The young nurse was reportedly told she would be getting a substantial raise at work.

So, Audrey was over the moon and called Jeff to share the news. Then, later that evening, she also worked a late shift at the care facility and clocked out at about 11:00 p.m.

Now, at that point, Audrey was supposed to be heading home. She drove a 1994 black Jeep Cherokee that had a New York license plate number X23-3UV.

Her and Jeff’s home was also only about fifteen to thirty minutes away from her job.

By 11:30 p.m. that night, though, Jeff noticed that his wife was not home. Plus, at 6:00 a.m. the following morning, he woke up and realized Audrey still had not returned.

Instagram – pictured above is Audrey

At that point, Jeff decided to reach out to Audrey’s mother, Shirley Olmstead, to see if she had heard from Audrey.

Apparently, it was not unusual for Audrey to stay over at her mother Shirley’s house from time to time– even though Audrey would typically tell Jeff first.

To Jeff’s concern, though, his wife had never gone over to her parent’s house. So eventually, after some back-and-forth phone calls, it was decided that the Herrons needed to contact the authorities.

Shirley reportedly had a family member working in law enforcement who was able to help report Audrey as missing. Then, investigators wasted no time in launching a search.

Police officers combed through one hundred and twenty miles of roads and trails in the Catskills, conducting searches both by foot and helicopter. Unfortunately, though, no evidence was ever found.

And now, it has been over twenty years since Audrey seemingly vanished into thin air. Still, the Herron family refuses to give up hope.

Back in 2013, they created an Instagram account @Missing_Audrey to spread awareness about her case– sharing news features, statements from loved ones, and memories.

“I still pray for Audrey May and for someone who is responsible to be brought to Justice. I know that the State Police have not forgotten her, and this is still an active investigation,” one of Audrey’s friends wrote on the account’s most recent post.

“Remember, if there is someone out there who knows the information that will give her family closure, do the right thing and let the authorities know.”

More recently, on May 5, 2022, the New York State Police did launch a new search detail in conjunction with members of the New York State Police Recovery Team (URT).

New information was reported to authorities that led them to investigate Maurer’s Lake and Potuck Reservoir.

Yet again, though, no additional information on what happened to Audrey was gathered from this effort.

So, in the meantime, the Herron family has been left with countless unanswered questions. They also now hold an annual “Ride for Audrey” motorcycle event to honor the young nurse and mother.

At the time of her disappearance, Audrey was wearing dark green scrubs over a blue turtleneck. She was five feet tall, weighed about one hundred and sixty pounds, and had light blonde hair and blue eyes. Audrey also always wore a “mom” necklace and would be fifty-two years old today.

If you have any information regarding Audrey’s disappearance or whereabouts, you are urged to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Catskill at (518) 622-8600.

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