Markham was last seen at the Eckerd Pharmacy near her residence in Callahan, Florida shortly before 7:00 p.m. on December 14, 2000.  According to her boyfriend, Archie Carroll, they were supposed to meet for a date later in the evening.  Carroll told authorities after Markham returned home from Eckerd’s Pharmacy, Markham called him and told him a male acquaintance was at her house and that he should not come over. Carroll informed Markham he was coming over anyways.  Telephone records indicate the telephone call did not take place. Markham was scheduled to leave the following morning to see her children and grandchildren.