The person at the center of this case
Laura Ann Johnson
Violent Crime · Open
35 years waiting · since 1990
LAURA ANN JOHNSON - PALATINE, ILLINOIS
Justice for Laura Ann Johnson — the trail went cold in 1990, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the unidentified white male, mid-20s, with dark hair and moustache who claimed to be a truck driver from Memphis, Tennessee?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other patrons or staff at the restaurant/bar who witnessed Johnson leaving with this man or can provide identifying details?
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vehicle
Lead #3What vehicle was the suspect driving, and can it be traced through Memphis, Tennessee connections?
Laura Ann Johnson disappeared on May 5, 1990, after leaving a Palatine, Illinois restaurant/bar with a man she had just met that evening. The man was described as white, mid-20s, with dark hair and a moustache, speaking with a southern accent and claiming to be a truck driver from Memphis, Tennessee. Her fate remains unknown, and investigators continue seeking information about the unidentified man and the circumstances of her disappearance.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4Did the suspect have any verifiable truck driver employment or connections to Memphis during this period?
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clue
Lead #5Why did Johnson leave with this stranger, and what was their interaction like before departure?
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Source Narrative
Palatine, Illinois May 5, 1990 Johnson was last seen leaving a restaurant/bar with a man she apparently just met that evening. The man was described as white, 5’10”, mid 20s, with dark hair and moustache, spoke with a southern accent, and claimed to be a truck driver from Memphis, Tennessee.
Timeline of Events
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1990-05-05
Laura Ann Johnson Last Seen
Johnson was last seen leaving a restaurant/bar in Palatine, Illinois with an unidentified man she had apparently just met that evening.
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 1990
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 1990
Last Updated:April 29, 2026