Dorothy Jane Scott was a 32-year-old single mom — steady, devoted, and the kind of person who wouldn’t think twice about helping someone in trouble. But in the months leading up to her disappearance, Dorothy started receiving anonymous phone calls that didn’t sound like a prank… they sounded like a warning. The caller knew her routines. What she wore. Where she’d been. And he made it clear he wasn’t going away.

Then, after a late-night trip to the hospital with coworkers, Dorothy stepped into a parking lot… and vanished.

Her car would later be found burned in an alleyway — headlights on, door open — as if someone bailed out in a hurry. And just when her family was desperate for answers, the phone rang.

“I’ve got her.”

In this episode, we walk through Dorothy’s life, the chilling calls, the night she disappeared, and the years of taunting that followed. We dig into the theories — who this man may have been, why he was never identified, and how a case this bold could remain unsolved decades later.

If you know anything about the disappearance and murder of Dorothy Jane Scott, or have information that could help bring her family answers, law enforcement is still seeking tips.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office tip line: 714-647-7000

Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 714-628-7675

Cold Case Homicide Unit email: [email protected]

If you or someone you know is dealing with stalking, harassment, or feeling unsafe:
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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