The person at the center of this case
Donna Elaine Lawson
Missing Person · Open
43 years waiting · since 1983
Missing Person: Donna Elaine Lawson
Justice for Donna Elaine Lawson — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was Donna actually wearing when she left home? Conflicting reports mention a flannel shirt and panties, but full clothing details remain unclear.
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clue
Lead #2Was the diamond engagement ring she may have been wearing significant to her disappearance or her plans?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Donna leave her residence or encounter her after April 26, 1983?
Donna Elaine Lawson, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared from her residence in Acworth, Georgia on April 26, 1983, and has never been seen by her family since. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, with limited information about what she was wearing or where she may have gone. Despite decades passing, investigators continue to seek information that could help locate her or determine what happened.
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location
Lead #4Where did Donna go after leaving her residence? Any known destinations or places she frequented?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP162704. Missing person: Donna Elaine Lawson.
Last known contact: 1983-04-26 in Acworth, Cherokee, GA. Circumstances: Donna Elaine Lawson was 15 years old when she was last seen at her residence.
It was never known what clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. It has recently been clearly established that since leaving home on April 26, 1983, she has never been seen by her family again.
Demographics: 15 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Reported to be last wearing a flannel shirt and panties.; Jewelry: May have been wearing a diamond engagement ring.. Investigating agency: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office - Woodstock | SO26-012149 | 2026-09-10.
Timeline of Events
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1983-04-26
Last Seen at Residence
Donna Elaine Lawson, age 15, was last seen at her residence in Acworth, Georgia. She has not been seen by her family since this date.
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Case Information
Incident:April 26, 1983
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 26, 1983
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7709280239
You can remain anonymous