When a Florida woman disappears from her home without warning in 2023, she leaves all of her belongings behind—even her shoes. Investigators uncover other shocking crimes while attempting to solve a presumed no-body homicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
The Mt Dora Police shared this bulletin with the public after Nicole Baldwin was reported missing by her daughter. Nicole was last seen wearing a nightgown similar to the one pictured. Image source: Mt Dora Police Department.Nicole lived in and went missing from Lake County, Florida. Lake County is home to more than 1,000 lakes, and is adjacent to multiple nature preserves. Investigators have searched numerous bodies of water in an effort to find Nicole, who they believe is a victim of homicide. Image source: Google Maps.Nicole Baldwin was last seen alive in her Mt Dora, Florida home on November 2nd, 2023. she was 41-years-old, and a mother of three. Investigators believe she was murdered. Image source: family photo.Nicole required medication to treat a chronic health condition. She went missing without her medication, or any other belongings, and is presumed deceased. Investigators are treating her case as a homicide. Image source: family photo.Here, Nicole is pictured with her husband, Brett Baldwin. After Nicole vanished, investigators searched Brett’s phone and found evidence of other crimes unrelated to Nicole’s disappearance. Brett was prosecuted and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. Image source: family photo.
United States of America v. Brett Baldwin (United States Districted Court for the Middle District of Florida)
If you know anything about the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, please call the Mount Dora police at 352-735-7130, or call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477. By calling the crimeline, you may remain anonymous if you wish. If your tip leads to resolution in Nicole’s case, you may be eligible for a $10,000 reward.