The person at the center of this case
Laura Ann Johnson
Violent Crime · Open - Unsolved
36 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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suspect
Lead #1Who was the man described as white, mid-20s, 5'10", dark hair, mustache, southern accent, claiming 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 was it documented or seen by witnesses?
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 a white male in his mid-20s, approximately 5'10", with dark hair and a mustache, speaking with a southern accent and claiming to be a truck driver from Memphis, Tennessee. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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More leads to consider
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contact
Lead #4Did Johnson have any known connections to Memphis, Tennessee or the trucking industry that might explain her interaction with this stranger?
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clue
Lead #5Are there any records of similar disappearances or crimes involving men matching this description in the Memphis area or along trucking routes?
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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
Last Seen Leaving Restaurant/Bar
Laura Ann Johnson was last seen leaving a restaurant/bar in Palatine, Illinois with a man she apparently just met that evening.
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1990-05-05
Disappearance
Johnson disappeared after leaving the establishment with an unknown male companion.
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 1990
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 1990
Last Updated:September 26, 2026