The person at the center of this case
Lynn M. Burdick
Violent Crime · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
LYNN M. BURDICK - FLORIDA, MASSACHUSETTS
Justice for Lynn M. Burdick — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the make, model, and license plate of the vehicle seen fleeing Williamstown toward Florida on Route 2?
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suspect
Lead #2Who was the subject of the attempted abduction in Williamstown, and did they provide a description of the abductor or vehicle?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any fingerprints, fibers, or other forensic evidence recovered from the Barefoot Peddlar store?
Lynn Burdick vanished on April 17, 1982, while working at the Barefoot Peddlar country store in Florida, Massachusetts; approximately $200 was missing from the register and there was no sign of struggle. About 30-40 minutes before her disappearance, an attempted abduction occurred 13 miles away in Williamstown, Massachusetts, with a vehicle spotted traveling eastbound on Route 2 toward Florida at high speed. Investigators suspect foul play and believe the two incidents are connected, as there is no indication Lynn would have voluntarily left.
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witness
Lead #4Did any customers or passersby witness Lynn's disappearance or see the vehicle near the store that afternoon?
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person
Lead #5Lynn had extensive dental work—has this dental record been used to identify any remains discovered in the region?
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Source Narrative
April 17, 1982 Florida, Massachusetts Lynn Burdick was last seen on April 17, 1982, in the town of Florida, Massachusetts. She was working at the Barefoot Peddlar country store located on Route 2 during the time of her disappearance.
There was no evidence that a struggle took place, but approximately $200 dollars was missing from the store cash register. About 30 to 40 minutes prior to Lynn’s disappearance, there was an attempted abduction approximately 13 miles away in the town of Williamstown, Massachusetts.
The vehicle seen in the attempted abduction was observed traveling eastbound on Route 2 at a high rate of speed heading towards the town of Florida, Massachusetts. Investigators believe the incident in Williamstown, Massachusetts, is tied to Lynn’s disappearance, and they suspect foul play because there is no indication that Lynn would run away.
Remarks: Burdick had extensive dental work. She was last seen wearing a blue and yellow checkered shirt, dungarees, and white sneakers.
Timeline of Events
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1982-04-17
Lynn Burdick Last Seen
Lynn Burdick last seen working at Barefoot Peddlar country store on Route 2 in Florida, Massachusetts. Approximately $200 missing from cash register.
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1982-04-17
Attempted Abduction in Williamstown
Approximately 30-40 minutes before Lynn's disappearance, an attempted abduction occurred in Williamstown, Massachusetts, about 13 miles away. Vehicle observed traveling eastbound on Route 2 at high speed toward Florida.
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1982
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1982
Last Updated:September 10, 2026