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 condition and positioning of the revolver in the vehicle, and does ballistics evidence confirm it was the weapon used in the shooting?
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timeline
Lead #2What is the timeline between when Diana was last seen alive and when her vehicle was discovered at the church?
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person
Lead #3Who had access to Diana's vehicle and residence, and what relationships or conflicts existed in her life?
Diana Ault, a 26-year-old woman, was found dead from a gunshot wound in her Independence, Missouri home on January 31, 1994, after her abandoned red Pontiac Grand Prix was discovered at a nearby church with a revolver inside. The circumstances surrounding her death—whether it was suicide, homicide, or accident—remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information that could help resolve the case. Anyone with knowledge of Diana's activities, relationships, or the events leading up to her death is urged to contact the FBI Kansas City Field Office.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Kansas City Field Office) and Independence, Missouri Police Department
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clue
Lead #4Why was her vehicle abandoned at the Church of the Nazarene specifically, and does anyone recall seeing it there or seeing Diana in that area?
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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 at Church of the Nazarene
Red Pontiac Grand Prix, late 1980s model, found at 19800 East Truman Road with a stainless-steel revolver, ammunition, and a spent round inside
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1994-01-31
Body discovered at residence
Diana Ault found deceased on the floor of her home at E 9th Street from a gunshot wound
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 1994
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 1994
Last Updated:September 11, 2026