Detectives question relatives after digging up backyard of missing woman

Behdokht Behnia Pyke, 29, last seen in 1982

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Homicide detectives might be close to making arrests in the disappearance of a Miami Gardens woman more than 30 years ago.

Behdokht Behnia Pyke, 29, was last seen in 1982. She was living in Miami Gardens before her disappearance, police said. 

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Miami-Dade police said they have traveled out of state to interview multiple family members who might be responsible for Pyke's disappearance. 

Miami-Dade police have been digging into a homeowner's backyard since Tuesday, searching for evidence in the cold case.

The home in the 19000 block of Northwest 54th Place used to be owned by Pyke, according to court records.

Police haven't confirmed whether a body or evidence were found at the home.

A neighbor told Local 10 News that Pyke's relatives are currently living in the home.