The person at the center of this case
Diana Ault
Cold Case · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
DIANA AULT
Justice for Diana Ault — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the significance of the revolver, ammunition, and spent round found in the abandoned vehicle?
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timeline
Lead #2What events occurred between when Diana was last seen and when her vehicle was abandoned at the church?
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location
Lead #3Why was Diana's vehicle abandoned at the Church of the Nazarene rather than at her residence?
On January 31, 1994, 26-year-old Diana Ault was found dead from a gunshot wound in her Independence, Missouri home after her abandoned red Pontiac Grand Prix was discovered at a nearby church with a revolver and ammunition inside. The circumstances surrounding her death—whether homicide, suicide, or accident—remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information from the public about the events leading up to that day. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved and the FBI's Kansas City Field Office continues to seek leads that could help establish what truly happened.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Kansas City Field Office; Independence, Missouri Police Department
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clue
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw Diana or her vehicle on January 31, 1994?
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Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Independence, Missouri January 31, 1994 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Kansas City Field Office is seeking information regarding the death of Diana Ault. On January 31, 1994, the Independence, Missouri Police Department responded to a call for service for an abandoned Red Pontiac Grand Prix, late 80s model at the Church of the Nazarene at 19800 East Truman Road.
Upon arrival, officers located a stainless-steel revolver, ammunition, and a spent round inside the vehicle, which was registered to Diana Ault of Independence, Missouri. Officers then conducted a residence check on Ault at the 19-thousandth block of E 9th Street.
Upon entrance, officers discovered Ault deceased on the floor from a gunshot wound.
Timeline of Events
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1994-01-31
Abandoned vehicle discovered
Red Pontiac Grand Prix, late 80s model found at Church of the Nazarene with stainless-steel revolver, ammunition, and spent round inside
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1994-01-31
Body discovered
Diana Ault found deceased on floor of her residence from gunshot wound
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 1994
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 1994
Last Updated:October 22, 2026