The person at the center of this case
Althea Lanelle Rogers
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Althea Lanelle Rogers
Justice for Althea Lanelle Rogers — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What vehicle or ride did she obtain while hitchhiking, and who was the driver?
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evidence
Lead #2Why was she carrying a handgun, and what was the significance of the orange backpack?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to her hitchhiking or the vehicle she entered?
Althea Lanelle Rogers, a 35-year-old woman, disappeared on October 2, 1985, while hitchhiking in Georgetown, Texas, carrying an orange backpack and reportedly a handgun. Nearly four decades later, her fate remains unknown, with no confirmed sightings or remains recovered. Anyone with information about her disappearance or whereabouts is urged to contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
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location
Lead #4Where was she traveling to or from when she disappeared?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP9085. Missing person: Althea Lanelle Rogers.
Last known contact: 1985-10-02 in Georgetown, Williamson, TX. Circumstances: Ms.
Rogers was last seen hitchhiking wearing ragged jeans and possibly carrying an orange backpack and a handgun. Demographics: 35 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: orange backpack and a handgun; Clothing: ragged jeans.
Investigating agency: Williamson County Sheriff's Office | 8511026.
Timeline of Events
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1985-10-02
Last Known Contact
Althea Lanelle Rogers was last seen hitchhiking in Georgetown, Williamson County, TX, wearing ragged jeans and carrying an orange backpack and a handgun.
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5129431300
You can remain anonymous