The person at the center of this case
Lisa Ann Carnes
Homicide · Unsolved
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 near the body and what do they reveal about the victim's last activities?
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suspect
Lead #2Were there any suspects identified or investigated in connection with this 1984 homicide?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone witness suspicious activity in the rural area south of County Road 1150 N on or around March 30, 1984?
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. Despite an autopsy and investigation by Illinois State Police, the identity of her killer remains unknown over four decades later. Anyone with information about Lisa Ann Carnes or the circumstances surrounding her death is urged to contact authorities.
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clue
Lead #4The combination of gunshot wound and blunt force trauma suggests a violent confrontation—what was the sequence of injuries?
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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, with additional blunt force trauma to the head observed.
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 1984
Last Updated:June 15, 2026