Tonya Whipp Missing

About Tonya

Tonya was born on October 8, 1984, the youngest of 4 sisters and 1 brother. She grew up in the Auburndale area but she had recently been working at Pinch A Penny and Pizza Boss while living near Venice, Florida for 5 years. In March of this year, she moved back to Auburndale to move in with her now fiancee' Russell Carrol. Tonya's favorite color is purple and she adores her four-legged babies.

Tonya lost her beloved Sammy earlier this year. HERE is her tribute video for him.

latest news

5/14/24 Russell Carroll Arrested

5/18/24 Russell Carroll is the only suspect...

The boyfriend of missing Auburndale woman, Tonya Whipp, has been arrested, but no charges have been filed directly relating to her disappearance. According to the Auburndale Police Department, Russell Carroll unlawfully accessed Whipp’s financial accounts and redirected money to himself several times.

5/18/24 Russell Carroll is the only suspect...

The Auburndale Police Department’s missing persons investigation concluded that Whipp is dead and that her body was never recovered. Carroll is now considered “the only suspect in the homicide investigation.

5/19/24 Police search home of Russell Carroll

5/18/24 Russell Carroll is the only suspect...

5/19/24 Police search home of Russell Carroll

Auburndale police executed a search warrant Saturday at the home of Russell Carroll, who officials say was the boyfriend of Tonya Whipp.

Whipp is presumed dead by police and was reported missing last June.

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8/3/2023 NewsNation Coverage

Two months ago, Tonya Whipp vanished — her purse, belongings and beloved dog all left at home. Her boyfriend says she wanted space, but her family says that doesn't add up.

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8/1/2023 Tonya is now MISSING ENDANGERED, police say.

“We have enough CONFIRMED (as opposed to speculation) information we are upgrading Tonya to missing endangered,” Auburndale Police Chief Terry Storie said to 8 On Your Side.

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7/30/2023 Water Search for Tonya on Lake Blue

Volunteers search Lake Blue with a variety of boats underwater and along the edges.

7/27/2023 Auburndale Property Searched

A search at an Auburndale property ended without finding Tonya Whipp, however, police said any evidence recovered during the search will be sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime lab.

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