The person at the center of this case
Kristy Leigh Yates
Cold Case · Open
29 years waiting · since 1997
KRISTY LEIGH YATES
Justice for Kristy Leigh Yates — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who had contact with Kristy at or near the Hot Springs Mall on April 25, 1997?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Kristy's movements between the mall and the discovery site?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical or forensic evidence was recovered from the crime scene?
On April 26, 1997, 15-year-old Kristy Leigh Yates was brutally murdered in Hot Springs, Arkansas, just one day after being last seen at the Hot Springs Mall. Her body was discovered in northern Garland County, and investigators believe the person or persons responsible may still reside in Arkansas. Nearly three decades later, the case remains unsolved, and the FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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More leads to consider
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location
Lead #4Why was the body left in northern Garland County—does the location suggest a connection to the perpetrator?
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Source Narrative
Murder Victim April 26, 1997 Hot Springs, Arkansas The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking information regarding the death of Kristy Leigh Yates. On April 26, 1997, 15-year-old Kristy was brutally murdered, and her body was discovered in northern Garland County, Arkansas.
Kristy was last seen at the Hot Springs Mall on April 25, 1997. Investigators believe the individual(s) responsible for Kristy’s death 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 on April 25, 1997.
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1997-04-26
Body Discovered
Kristy's body was discovered in northern Garland County, Arkansas on April 26, 1997.
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Case Information
Incident:April 25, 1997
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:April 25, 1997
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case