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 her vehicle, dog, and nearly all other personal items remained at home?
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person
Lead #2What was the nature of her relationship with the co-worker she called that night, and what did he observe about her state of mind?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing Hazel or her distinctive multi-colored PONY hooded sweatshirt, or the specific jewelry she wore (gold monogram ring, sapphire rings, tri-colored gold watch)?
Hazel Alice Klug, a 23-year-old woman, disappeared from her Richmond, Virginia home on May 20, 1986, after a normal phone call with a co-worker she was dating. Her dog and vehicle remained at the house along with most of her belongings, but her purse and a suitcase were missing, suggesting a planned departure. Despite the passage of decades, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to her.
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Lead #4Did anyone see or interact with Hazel on May 20-21, 1986, or observe any unusual activity at her residence?
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NamUs case MP1100. Missing person: Hazel Alice Klug.
Last known contact: 1986-05-20 in Henrico, Henrico, VA. Circumstances: Hazel spoke to a co-worker whom she was dating on the phone around 11:30 PM on May 20, 1986, from her home in Richmond, VA.
It was a normal conversation, and Hazel gave no indication that anything was wrong. Klug did not report to her workplace the next day on 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
23:30Final Contact
Hazel spoke to a co-worker she was dating by phone around 11:30 PM from her home in Richmond, VA. The conversation was normal with no indication of distress.
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1986-05-21
Failure to Report
Hazel did not report to her workplace. Police searched her home 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:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 1986 at 11:30 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8045014000
You can remain anonymous