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 clothing items were found at the scene and could they help identify the perpetrator or circumstances of the crime?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any residents or travelers in the rural area who may have witnessed suspicious activity on or around March 30, 1984?
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clue
Lead #3Why were both a gunshot wound and blunt force trauma inflicted—does this suggest multiple assailants or a crime of passion?
On March 30, 1984, Lisa Ann Carnes was found dead in a rural field in Massac County, Illinois, having died from a gunshot wound to the chest and blunt force trauma to the head. Despite an autopsy and investigation by Illinois State Police, the case remains unsolved over four decades later with no identified suspect. Investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have witnessed events surrounding her death or have knowledge of the homicide.
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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 was found in a 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 was exsanguination from gunshot wound to the chest with signs of blunt force trauma to the head. Clothing items were recovered near the scene.
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:October 30, 2026