A search is scheduled to take place in the Ocala National Forest on Saturday, March 1 for Christine Wiles, W/F, 11-02-67. Wiles was last seen April 21, 2007 and was reported missing by her father in early May, 2007. An ongoing investigation supports the possibility of foul play in Wiles’ disappearance. DNA evidence found in the trunk of a 1995 Chrysler New Yorker, which may have been seen in the Ocala National Forest in the area of Wild Cat lake, has led detectives to conduct the search scheduled Saturday.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office hopes to bring closure to the family of Christine Wiles and possibly locate additional evidence that may aide in the investigation of her disappearance.

The search will begin in the early morning hours and will include the MCSO Mobile Command Center located at Pine Castle Bombing Range, Aviation and K-9 Units, Under Water Recovery Team (URT), as well as Lake County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and URT Units. The Florida Trail Association will also have a volunteer group assisting in the search.

A photo of Christine Wiles is attached. Anyone with information regarding her disappearance is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or Rhonda Stroup of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at (352) 368-6845.