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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suspect
Lead #1Who was operating the vehicle involved in the Williamstown attempted abduction and why was it heading toward Florida on Route 2?
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evidence
Lead #2What circumstances led to the $200 cash register shortage and was it connected to the disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses at the Barefoot Peddlar store who saw Lynn leave or observed suspicious activity?
Lynn Burdick disappeared on April 17, 1982, while working at the Barefoot Peddlar country store in Florida, Massachusetts; approximately $200 was missing from the register and no signs of struggle were found. An attempted abduction occurred 30-40 minutes earlier about 13 miles away in Williamstown, Massachusetts, with the suspect vehicle heading eastbound on Route 2 toward Florida at high speed. Investigators believe the two incidents are connected and suspect foul play, as there is no evidence Lynn would have voluntarily left.
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vehicle
Lead #4Can the vehicle from the Williamstown incident be identified and traced to the Florida area?
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person
Lead #5Lynn had extensive dental work—has this been used to identify remains in any related cases?
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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 Disappears
Lynn Burdick last seen working at Barefoot Peddlar country store on Route 2 in Florida, Massachusetts. Approximately $200 missing from cash register. No evidence of struggle.
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1982-04-17
Attempted Abduction in Williamstown
Attempted abduction occurred approximately 30-40 minutes before Lynn's disappearance in Williamstown, Massachusetts, about 13 miles away. Suspect vehicle observed traveling eastbound on Route 2 at high speed toward Florida.
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1982
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1982
Last Updated:October 30, 2026