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 the head in addition to the gunshot wound—was this inflicted before or after the shooting?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Lisa Ann Carnes on March 30, 1984, or in the days leading up to her death?
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evidence
Lead #3What clothing items were found near the body and what do they reveal about the circumstances of her death?
On March 30, 1984, Lisa Ann Carnes was found dead in a rural field in Massac County, Illinois, having suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and blunt force trauma to her head. The cause of death was exsanguination, and clothing items were recovered near the body, but the identity of her killer remains unknown. Investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances surrounding her death and anyone who may have witnessed events related to the homicide.
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location
Lead #4Why was the body left in this specific rural location—does it suggest local knowledge or connection to the area?
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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 chest; blunt force trauma to head also observed. Clothing items recovered near body.
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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