The person at the center of this case
Hazel Alice Klug
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1986
Missing Person: Hazel Alice Klug
Justice for Hazel Alice Klug — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were only her purse and suitcase missing while all other personal belongings remained? Does this indicate planned departure or abduction?
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contact
Lead #2Who was the co-worker boyfriend she called that night, and what was the full nature of their relationship?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between 11:30 PM on May 20 and the discovery of her absence on May 21? Were there any witnesses or activity at her residence?
Hazel Alice Klug, a 23-year-old title researcher, disappeared from her home in Richmond, Virginia on May 20, 1986, after a normal phone conversation with her boyfriend at 11:30 PM. Her dog and vehicle remained at her Crestview-area residence, but her purse and a suitcase were missing, suggesting a voluntary departure. Despite decades of investigation by Henrico County Police, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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vehicle
Lead #4Her vehicle was found at home—how did she leave the residence if she departed voluntarily?
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clue
Lead #5The distinctive jewelry she wore—gold rings with sapphires, diamond-accented watch with tri-colored band—could aid identification if she resurfaces.
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NamUs case MP1100. Missing person: Hazel Alice Klug.
Last known contact: 1986-05-20 in Henrico, Henrico, VA. Circumstances: Klug, a title researcher for a Richmond law firm, spoke to a co-worker whom she was dating on the phone around 11:30 PM on May 20, 1986 from her home in the Crestview area of Richmond, VA.
It was a normal conversation and Klug gave no indication that anything was wrong. Klug did not report to her workplace the next day, May 21.
The police searched her home and discovered that her dog and her vehicle were both at the house, as were almost all her personal belongings, including clothing, makeup and jewelry. The only items missing were Ms.
Klug's purse and a suitcase. Demographics: 23 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 117 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Possible purse; Clothing: Multi-colored hooded sweatshirt (blue/white/red) with "PONY" written on the front; Jewelry: 14 karat gold monogram filigree (signet) ring on middle finger bearing initials "HAK." One-third karat marquis-cut sapphite surrounded by diamonds, with a white gold band and possible matching necklace.
Yellow gold "pinky" ring with a round sapphire surrounded by two diamonds. Analog-style watch with a black face and a diamond shaped case watch, band is tri-colored gold consisting of yellow, white, and pink colors.
Possible small earrings. Possible opal ring.
Investigating agency: Henrico County Police Division | 860521001 | 1986-05-21.
Timeline of Events
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1986-05-20
23:30Last Contact
Hazel Klug spoke by phone with her co-worker boyfriend around 11:30 PM from her home. The conversation was normal with no indication of distress.
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1986-05-21
Reported Missing
Klug failed to report to work. Police searched her residence and found her dog and vehicle present, along with most personal belongings including clothing, makeup, and jewelry. Only her purse and a suitcase were missing.
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 1986 at 11:30 PM
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 1986 at 11:30 PM
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8045014000
You can remain anonymous