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Unsolved 1990 · Piney Green area

Karen Lanham

When
1990 (reportedly last seen in November 1990 (to confirm))
Where
A wooded area off Piney Green Road

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Her story

Karen Lanham (some summaries give her name as Karen Sue Lanham (to confirm)) was killed in 1990 and buried in a wooded area off Piney Green Road.

In 2017, the Sheriff's Office said investigators had been led to her grave. No one has been charged, and the Sheriff's Office has said that some key witnesses have since died.

Very little has been written about Karen. If you knew her, her story deserves to be told.

Key facts as reported

  • She was buried in a wooded area off Piney Green Road.
  • In 2017, the Sheriff's Office said investigators had been led to her grave.
  • No one has been charged (as of 2017).
  • No reward was found.

Agency and status

Handling agency
Onslow County Sheriff's Office
Status
Unsolved. No charges (as of 2017).

Status reflects the latest public report we found and may be out of date.

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