Tara was last seen at approximately 11:00pm on October 22, 2005 at an acquaintance's residence in the vicinity of the 700 block of West 3rd Street in Ocilla, Georgia. She left the residence and arrived at her home in the vicinity of South Alder Street and West Park Street in Ocilla. It is unknown at what time she arrived. She was employed as a history teacher at Irwin County High School when she disappeared and was reported missing after she failed to report for work. Her vehicle, the clothes she wore, and cell phone were found at her residence, which was locked. The only items missing were her purse, keys, and the earrings she was last seen wearing. A single latex glove was found on the front lawn, and a business card was wedged in the front door. Her alarm clock had fallen on the floor and was broken, one of her bedposts was damaged, her bedroom lampshade was askew, and some beads were scattered across the floor. Her car was found unlocked and there was cash inside. Her loved ones believe she may have been abducted. She was declared dead in 2010. Her case remains unsolved.