Missing Since: 1982-11-06 Location: Costa Mesa, California
Higgins was last seen in Costa Mesa, California on November 6, 1982. She had graduated from Newport Harbor High School a year earlier and had an apartment in Costa Mesa. When she disappeared, she left her pet dog and cockatiel behind at her apartment. Higgins and a female friend had gone to Las Vegas, Nevada and then separated. Her friend returned to California without her, and said she didn’t know Higgins’s whereabouts or that she hadn’t returned home. She has never been heard from again. Before her disappearance, Higgins was told she would inherit approximately $100,000 when she turned forty. Her fortieth birthday was in 2002, but Higgins never stepped forward to claim the money. Her disappearance remains unsolved and foul play is suspected. Investigating Agency Costa Mesa Police Department 714-754-5157 Source Information California Attorney General’s Office NamUs Beyond the Badge Orange County Facebook Page for Ashley Higgins Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated February 23, 2019; distinguishing characteristics updated.