Information sought in case of woman missing since 2016

FLORIDA – Eight years ago, a 29-year-old woman went missing, and she has not been heard from since.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell has not forgotten Samantha Fiddler, who went missing from Bartow in Polk County on Nov. 19, 2016.

Fiddler was 29 at the time of her disappearance.

Brutnell says agents continue to pursue leads and conduct interviews in efforts to solve the case, and he believes the public can help.

“Samantha’s family has had no answers for seven years. We are asking anyone who knew her and might have helpful information to contact us,” said Brutnell.

“She left three children behind in Canada when she came to the U.S. and they deserve answers.”

A resident of Alberta, Canada, Fiddler came to Florida in March 2016 to pursue a career in wrestling and entertainment. While living in Florida, Fiddler spent time in Polk, Orange, Miami-Dade, Brevard, Broward, Osceola, and Seminole counties.

She has a scar on her lip and several tattoos. Acquaintances may know her as Lucy Morningstar, Samantha Steele, or Samantha Lloyd.

Investigators believe people who knew Fiddler while she lived in Florida may have information that could aid the investigation.

FDLE began investigating the disappearance of Fiddler in 2020 at the request of the Bartow Police Department.  Agents have conducted multiple interviews with family members and friends in Florida and Canada.

“We are still processing investigative materials and looking for information that would lead to solving this case,” said Brutnell.

If you knew Samantha Fiddler while she lived in Florida (March 2016–November 2016) or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call FDLE Tampa at (800) 226-1140.