What Happened to Sara Ebersole? A Cold Cases Investigation
Sara Ebersole has been missing since 2023
🕵️♀️ The Timeline of Sara Gail Ebersole’s Disappearance
Updated with New Details: 11/27/2025
When 26-year-old mother Sara Gail Ebersole walked into a Circle K convenience store in Reddick, FL, on the night of March 2, 2023, none could predict the chilling mystery that would follow her—one that has haunted a family, a community, and investigators ever since. This article traces every known step leading up to her disappearance.
🚨 New Information in the Sara Ebersole Case: Ex-Partner May Have Something To Do With Her Disappearance
This article has been updated with newly uncovered information, recent statements from advocates, and additional context surrounding the disappearance of Sara Gail Ebersole in Marion County, Florida. As more voices come forward, the picture surrounding Sara’s final days—and the people connected to her—has become increasingly complex, raising urgent questions that demand answers.
In the course of our continued investigation, we have spoken with a local source familiar with the Reddick area, as well as advocates closely following Sara’s case. Together, their accounts paint a troubling portrait of the environment surrounding Sara at the time she vanished.
👉 According to a local community source, human trafficking activity has been occurring in and around Reddick, Florida, a small rural community near where Sara was last seen. This source expressed concern that Sara may have been vulnerable to predatory behavior, describing the region as one where substance abuse, instability, and exploitation often intersect.
🧩 The individuals allegedly connected to Sara on the night she disappeared were described as “heavily on drugs” and operating in a chaotic, volatile environment. This aligns with additional information raised by advocates, who say that the combination of methamphetamine and opioid use in the area has contributed to unpredictable and dangerous behavior among certain individuals Sara encountered.
Advocates have also brought forward new allegations and significant context concerning Sara’s personal life, particularly surrounding her relationship with her ex-partner and the father of her daughter. These claims—including past control, legal disputes, a controversial name change, missing legal documents from Sara’s home, and questions about money Sara reportedly carried the night she vanished—add further depth to the investigation and highlight the many unanswered questions still surrounding this case.
As new information surfaces, one central truth remains unchanged:
Sara Gail Ebersole has still not been found. And those who loved her—and those fighting on her behalf—continue to demand answers.
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🌙 March 2, 2023 – The Final Hours
~9:00 PM – After finishing her shift at Café Risqué near I‑75 & County Road 374 in Micanopy, Sara reached out to her sister for a ride home. Her sister couldn’t help, and Sara decided to walk to the nearby Circle K in Reddick.
~10:00 PM – Arriving at the Circle K at 17900 N Highway 441, Sara purchased snacks and a drink. Footage captured her leaving around 10:11 PM.
10:11 PM (Last Known Contact) 📱 – Sara texted her sister:
“getting into a random truck with some cowboys”
She climbed into a black pickup truck driven by two unknown men. It was the last time anyone confirmed seeing her alive.
😟– The tone shifts here from ordinary to ominous—those final words echo with desperate hope and wary trust.
🌃 Late that Night – Early Hours of March 3
Sara was dropped off at a Reddick residence at the 18000 block of North US 441, alongside James Robinson. The home was shared with James Schaller and Teesha McDermitt.
1:24 AM – Robinson texted Tyrone Morman, notifying him Sara was at the house. Morman agreed to come by.
Shortly After – Morman arrived in a blue 2017 Hyundai Sonata and talked with Sara. Around 4:00 AM, he departed in his vehicle—leaving with Sara.
Witnesses mistakenly believed the car might be an Uber—but no formal ride request was placed that night.
🌫️ – The late-night hours grow hazy, and Sara’s trail becomes faint—but these are the pivotal minutes missing from the puzzle.
🚨 March 3 – Missing Person Report & Initial Investigation
March 3–5, 2023 – Sara’s roommate and sister, unable to reach her, filed a missing-person report with the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). Detective Ryan Stith began leading the case within about ten days.
March 31, 2023 – Surveillance footage showing Sara was released to the public in hopes of generating leads.
🕰️ – The official clock started ticking for clues, as law enforcement and family awaited whispers of information.
📱 Late 2023 – Digital Leads & Person of Interest Emerges
April 2023 – Authorities located the black Chevy Silverado pickup, confirming Sara did enter it.
May 12, 2023 – The truck’s driver and passenger, Leonard Anderson and James Robinson, were interviewed. Neither was considered directly involved.
December 5–7, 2023 – MCSO and volunteers, including dogs, conducted searches near North US 441. No significant evidence was found.
December 19, 2023 – A warrant was executed to seize Tyrone Morman’s iPhone.
December 20, 2023 – Morman was arrested for obstruction, after falsely claiming his phone was broken and discarded. Investigators discovered he and Sara stopped at a 24-hour convenience store in northwest Marion County during the early hours.
🔍 – Phones and digital footprints breathe new life into the investigation, pointing toward a national convenience store—primal clues amid the static.
🧭 March 2024 – Official Person of Interest Declaration
March 3, 2024 – Exactly one year later, MCSO declared Tyrone Morman a person of interest, revealing that Sara was last seen with him in his Sonata.
⚠️ – The case pivots—Morman moves from peripheral names to center stage in a live investigation.
⚰️ May 2024 – Tragedy Among Potential Witnesses
May 18, 2024 – James Michael Robinson, the last man to have seen Sara at the residence, died of a drug overdose. He had reportedly told family that Sara had gotten into Morman’s car. His passing removed a key witness.
💔 – As hope fades for answers from those present that night, Sara’s family mourns yet another tragic loss.
🛡️ August 2024 – Related Investigations Surface
August 12, 2024 – Sara’s ex-husband, Thomas Allen Ebersole, was arrested on unrelated charges involving a minor. Authorities found no connection to Sara’s case.
⚖️ – The family is overwhelmed, burdened by overlapping legal crises that overshadow the search for Sara.
🤝 October–December 2024 – Family Advocacy Intensifies
October 24, 2024 – Sara’s sister, Michelle Tullis, stated that Robinson told her he and Morman carried Sara—possibly unconscious—to the car.
Late 2024 – Michelle launched petitions, fundraisers, and billboards to pressure MCSO for deeper investigations. Nearly $2,000 was raised toward a $5,000 billboard.
📣 – The family’s mission goes public—calling Sara’s name into the winds, hoping someone, somewhere, remembers.
🗓️ January–March 2025 – Two Years On
January 3, 2025 – MCSO confirmed Sara used her phone until ~2:40 AM, after which the phone was reset and wiped.
March 3, 2025 – Two years since Sara vanished. MCSO reaffirmed Morman’s status as a person of interest and requested any new tips.
April 16, 2025 – Michelle led a peaceful protest in Micanopy, holding signs and demanding answers.
⏳ – The passing years weigh heavily, yet Sara’s family continues speaking her name—demanding truth, refusing silence.
💬 Community Voices & Digital Echoes
On Reddit and social media, users expressed frustration at the lack of progress:
“People who don’t have anything to hide, don’t flat out decline to speak to law enforcement.”
“They mock her [family]. They laugh at her.”
These sentiments reflect deep frustration: a community pleading for truth, but finding only questions.
⚠️ Current Status & Unanswered Questions (as of July 2025)
Sara is still missing.
No confirmed sightings since March 3, 2023.
Tyrone Morman remains a person of interest but has not been charged.
Key evidence gaps remain, including the full contents of the phone, surveillance from the convenience store, and potential Uber lookalike activity.
Emerging Concerns Raised by Advocates
In the ongoing search for 23-year-old Sara Ebersole, missing from Marion County, Florida, advocates following the case have raised new concerns about the circumstances leading up to her disappearance—and what may have happened in the days afterward.
According to supporters working alongside Sara’s family, her relationship with her ex-partner and the father of her daughter, Joseph Mayton, was long troubled. Advocates allege that Mayton was “never kind” to Sara or others close to her and claim he was often described as controlling, dismissive, and quick to intimidate those around him. These accounts remain allegations from individuals familiar with the situation; law enforcement has not publicly named Mayton a suspect in the case.
However, the renewed public attention underscores how many questions remain unanswered—especially regarding the events leading up to the night Sara vanished.
Custody Disputes and a Controversial Name Change
Advocates also say that Sara attempted to take legal action against Mayton in the past, seeking protection and stability for herself and her child. According to those who knew her, she believed she was in a vulnerable and unsafe position.
One of the most contentious issues raised by supporters involves the name change of Sara’s daughter. Sara had reportedly named her daughter Dahlia, a name she loved deeply. Advocates claim that Mayton insisted on being added to the birth certificate—a move he allegedly pushed for aggressively—and subsequently petitioned to change the child’s name to Cora Mayton.
The name change has drawn attention and concern among those following the case because of an unsettling parallel:
A young Florida girl named Coralrose “Cora” Fullwood was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in 2006 in North Port. According to Sarasota County public records, Mayton was interviewed during the investigation, though he was never charged and denied voluntary DNA collection, reportedly telling officers he “didn’t trust the police.” Those records remain publicly accessible.
While supporters emphasize that the timing, similarity of names, and prior law enforcement interest raise important questions, no agency has identified a direct link between the Fullwood case and Sara’s disappearance. Still, to Sara’s advocates, the name change remains one of the most disturbing and difficult-to-ignore details.
Missing Objects From Sara’s Home
Several individuals close to Sara claim that items directly tied to her legal disputes with Mayton disappeared from her home at the same time she did.
Among the missing possessions:
A folder containing legal paperwork about the custody situation
Documents related to the child’s name change
A teddy bear imprinted with Dahlia’s original name, a sentimental gift Sara kept since her daughter’s birth
Advocates say these items were significant to Sara, both emotionally and legally, and argue that their disappearance is not likely to be coincidental. The removal of these belongings has fueled community speculation that someone may have attempted to erase or obscure important parts of Sara’s history.
Law enforcement has not publicly commented on these details.
Questions Surrounding the Last Person Reported to Have Seen Sara
Another figure repeatedly mentioned by the public is Tyrone Morman, who is believed to be the last individual who saw Sara before she disappeared. According to advocates, Morman claimed he only “dropped Sara off,” but has not provided clarity on where, to whom, or under what circumstances.
Adding to the confusion, several sources say Sara was carrying approximately $2,000 in cash that night—money she reportedly intended to use to pay her child’s father for visitation time. No witnesses have confirmed whether Sara ever completed that exchange.
The timeline remains fractured, and advocates say Morman’s incomplete account leaves major gaps in the final hours before Sara vanished.
Legal Constraints and Public Silence
One reason key individuals have not spoken publicly, advocates say, is because a cyberstalking restraining order was filed by Mayton against a community advocate who had been vocal about Sara’s case. Because of that order, certain people cannot comment or share information about Mayton on social platforms—even if their intention is to raise awareness for Sara.
Supporters emphasize that this legal barrier has slowed public discourse and has prevented some of the people closest to Sara from speaking openly.
Community Awareness and the Call for Transparency
The circumstances surrounding Sara’s disappearance—ongoing custody conflicts, missing legal documents, financial exchanges, and contentious past interactions—have led to widespread concern within the community.
Advocates stress that they are not accusing any specific individual of wrongdoing, but they are calling for:
Greater transparency
A full accounting of the timeline
Clearer statements from individuals who last saw Sara
Answers about the missing documents
More comprehensive investigative updates
The community’s central question remains painfully clear:
Does someone know more about the night Sara disappeared?
Connection to the Coralrose Fullwood Case: Why It Keeps Being Mentioned
The 2006 murder of Coralrose “Cora” Fullwood, an 8-year-old girl from Sarasota County, remains one of Florida’s most disturbing child homicide cases. Records show that during the investigation, multiple individuals—including Joseph Mayton—were interviewed.
Mayton was not charged and has never been identified as a suspect by law enforcement. However, reports at the time indicate that he declined a voluntary DNA request, stating distrust of law enforcement.
For advocates monitoring Sara’s case, this past interaction with police—combined with the name change of Sara’s daughter—raises troubling questions. They emphasize that these are publicly documented records, not rumors, and believe they should be examined alongside the current investigation.
Again, investigators in Sara’s case have not announced any connection between the two matters.
A Case Filled With Unresolved Questions
As weeks turn into months, the public remains focused on the facts that cannot yet be explained:
Why were legal documents removed from Sara’s home?
Why hasn’t the last person to see her given a full and verifiable account?
Why was Sara carrying such a large sum of money—and where did that money go?
Why has her ex-partner remained silent publicly regarding the search?
And does any of this relate to the events that preceded her disappearance?
Every unresolved detail keeps Sara’s name in the public eye, where advocates insist it must remain until answers surface.
Where Is Sara Ebersole?
Sara’s loved ones and supporters continue to press for information, search for new leads, and demand a deeper look at the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the appropriate law enforcement agencies immediately.
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