The person at the center of this case
Lisa Ann Carnes
Homicide · Open
42 years waiting · since 1984
LISA ANN CARNES - MASSAC COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Justice for Lisa Ann Carnes — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the significance of the blunt force trauma to her head in relation to the gunshot wound—was this inflicted before or after the shooting?
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witness
Lead #2Who discovered the body and what details did they provide about the scene and any vehicles or persons in the area?
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clue
Lead #3What specific clothing items were found near the body and could they help identify the suspect or establish a timeline?
On March 30, 1984, Lisa Ann Carnes was found dead in a rural field in Massac County, Illinois, killed by a gunshot wound to the chest and blunt force trauma to her head. The autopsy confirmed exsanguination as her cause of death, and clothing items were recovered near the scene. Despite decades of investigation, the case remains unsolved and authorities continue seeking information from anyone with knowledge of the homicide or surrounding circumstances.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates, romantic partners, or individuals with motive who were investigated?
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Source Narrative
Massac County, Illinois March 30, 1984 On March 30, 1984, the body of Lisa Ann Carnes was discovered in a field south of County Road 1150 N and east of US 45 in rural Massac County, Illinois. On March 31, 1984, an autopsy was conducted on Carnes.
Carnes’ cause of death was attributed to exsanguination resulting from a gunshot wound to the chest. Signs of blunt force trauma to her head were also observed.
Several items of clothing were located near the scene where the body was discovered. Investigators are attempting to identify anyone who has information on the homicide or events surrounding the homicide.
If you have any information, please contact the Illinois State Police.
Timeline of Events
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1984-03-30
Body discovered
Lisa Ann Carnes' body found in field south of County Road 1150 N and east of US 45 in rural Massac County, Illinois
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1984-03-31
Autopsy conducted
Autopsy determined cause of death as exsanguination from gunshot wound to chest; blunt force trauma to head also observed. Clothing items recovered near scene.
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:September 11, 2026