The Collector: A Serial Killer and Beauty Queens

Tammy Lynn Leppert, missing from Florida since 1984.

Hollywood has long been the destination of aspiring young actors and actresses from throughout the country and world. Those chasing their “Hollywood dream.” A place, where A-list stars, glitz, and glamorous gowns, fuel the dreams of the young.

As bright as the lights are in Hollywood, there is an equally dark underbelly lurking. During the 1970’s Hollywood became known for its sleazy producers and directors and the “casting couch.” With time, Hollywood has continued to lose its shine.

Even though decades have passed, with the recent headlines and the fall of Harvey Weinstein, one can’t ignore things that have not improved in the Land of the Dolls 2.0.

For decades, there has been a predatory and complacent culture in the hills of Hollywood, a place where stalkers and even serial killers can blend in. It has become a place where dreams have disappeared, along with some actresses and Beauty Queens too.

The Disappearance of a Beauty Queen

Tammy “Tami” Lynn Leppert was an 18-year-old, model and actress, who mysteriously vanished in July 1983. Remarkably beautiful, Tammy entered her first beauty contest at 4-years-old. By the age of 16, she had participated in over 300 beauty contests, taking home 280 crowns.

Tammy Lynn Leppert was an employed model and actress before her disappearance in 1984.

A resident of Rockledge, Florida, Tammy lived with her mother, Linda Curtis, a theatrical and modeling agent who guided Tammy in pursuit of her childhood dreams. By the age of 18, Tammy had minor roles in several well-known movies. She was sweet and bright, with many optimistic dreams.

Spring Break, The Movie

In 1983, Tammy had a part in the widely popular teen movie “Spring Break,” directed by Sean S. Cunningham and filmed in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Cunningham is known for his 1973 film Case of the Full Moon Murders, which included a mix of sexploitation and comedy, the 1972 horror flick Last House on the…