The person at the center of this case
Kristy Leigh Yates
Cold Case · Open
KRISTY LEIGH YATES
15-year-old Kristy Leigh Yates was brutally murdered on April 26, 1997. She was last seen at Hot Springs Mall on April 25, 1997. Her body was discovered in northern Garland County, Arkansas. The FBI believes the perpetrator(s) may reside in Arkansas.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation - Little Rock Office
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Case Summary
15-year-old Kristy Leigh Yates was brutally murdered on April 26, 1997. She was last seen at Hot Springs Mall on April 25, 1997. Her body was discovered in northern Garland County, Arkansas. The FBI believes the perpetrator(s) may reside in Arkansas.
Timeline of Events
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1997-04-25
Last Seen at Hot Springs Mall
Kristy Leigh Yates was last seen at the Hot Springs Mall
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1997-04-26
Body Discovered
15-year-old Kristy was brutally murdered and her body was discovered in northern Garland County, Arkansas
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Individual(s) responsible for Kristy's death believed to reside in Arkansas
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evidence
Lead #2Body discovered in northern Garland County, Arkansas
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witness
Lead #3Potential witnesses at Hot Springs Mall on April 25, 1997
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:344
Started:April 25, 1997
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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