Overview
- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Wadena Police and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced the reward at a Monday news conference with Wadena Police Chief Naomi Plautz, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans and Anderson’s brother, Dan.
- Carla Beth Anderson was last seen on Nov. 13, 1987, at her Greenwood Apartments residence in Wadena and failed to report for work the next day.
- Investigators said they found no sign of forced entry or a struggle at her apartment and that only her apartment keys and a Hardee’s jacket were missing, which led them to suspect foul play.
- Despite hundreds of leads and interviews over nearly four decades, the case remains unsolved with no arrests and investigators say fresh, credible tips are needed to move the probe forward.
- Family members said the reward brings new hope for closure and officials urged anyone with information to contact Wadena police or the BCA so tips can be checked against existing evidence and witness statements.