Pauley was last seen on July 20, 2012, in the 1000 block of West 10th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was seen getting into a red Chevrolet Suburban with an unidentified African-American male, and she has not been heard from since. A week after her disappearance, Pauley’s best friend passed away, and her family and friends became increasingly concerned when she failed to reach out to them. She also left behind her truck and her belongings. Pauley was known to frequent several areas around Indianapolis, including 10th Street and Lynhurst, the 5100 block of West 10th Street, Shadeland Avenue between 21st and 38th Streets, and the 3600 block of Lowery Street. Pauley left behind two sons. She has a history of taking spontaneous trips to as far away as Mexico, but she would always keep in touch with her family. Her case remains unsolved.