Teen Vanishes During Hurricane Andrew

Tupelo Mississippi-Leigh Occhi 13, vanished from her home in Mississippi on August 27, 1992. That morning her and her mom had breakfast and then her mom, Vicki Felton left for work. Hurricane Andrew was still in the gulf but it was getting closer and was raining. Leigh's grandmother was going to pick her up to take her to her school for an open house that morning. On her way to work, Vicki heard about a hurricane warning that was broadcast. She then got worried and tried to call home. Leigh never answered the phone. Vicki got worried and within minutes of arriving at work left and went home to check on her daughter.

When Vicki arrived home she noticed the garage door open and the light on. She went inside and found blood on the floor she called for Leigh but got no response. She went to Leigh's room found a pile of clothes and immediately called the cops. They found blood in a lot of places in the house. They brought out bloodhounds but they couldn't get a good scent. They had to postpone using the helicopter until the hurricane passed. About one month after Leigh's disappearance her step dad received a package in the mail from Boonesville, Mississippi. it contained Leigh's glasses. They have not gotten any evidence as to the whereabouts of Leigh.

When I read this story I was shocked that this happened. Leigh was only home alone for less than an hour. Then I thought well her mom failed the lie detector more than once so she could have done something. But the police are saying that she is not a suspect. Then of course there is her step dad but they say that he was cleared. So then When I read that about the package, I now think that her step dad made someone mad and they are getting there revenge with his stepdaughter.

This is very tragic. I hope that they can find this young girl. With any hope that she might still be alive. I hope that they can at least find her and put her to rest so that her family may have a chance of moving forward without having this on their minds as to the whereabouts of their child. My prayers are with this family I hope for their and Leigh's sake that she is fine and will be returned to her family soon.