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 fatal gunshot wound—was this a sign of struggle or multiple assailants?
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witness
Lead #2Who may have been in the rural area near County Road 1150 N and US 45 on or around March 30, 1984?
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clue
Lead #3The clothing items found near the scene—did they belong to the victim, and could they provide forensic leads or help identify the killer?
On March 30, 1984, Lisa Ann Carnes was found dead in a rural field in Massac County, Illinois, shot in the chest and struck on the head. The autopsy confirmed death by exsanguination from the gunshot wound, with evidence of blunt force trauma. Despite decades of investigation, the identity of her killer remains unknown, and authorities continue seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed events surrounding her death.
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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 a gunshot wound to the chest. Blunt force trauma to the head was also observed. Several clothing items were found near the body.
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:May 12, 2026