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? The flannel shirt is documented, but full clothing details remain unclear.
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone in the Acworth community see Donna on April 26, 1983, or in the days following her disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Was the diamond engagement ring she may have been wearing ever recovered or reported seen elsewhere?
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 exact circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, including what she was wearing beyond a reported flannel shirt. Despite decades passing, the case remains open with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, and investigators continue seeking information from anyone who may have encountered her.
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Lead #4Who were Donna's associates, friends, or acquaintances in 1983 who might have information about her whereabouts?
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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:November 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 26, 1983
Last Updated:November 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7709280239
You can remain anonymous