
The person at the center of this case
Hazel Alice Klug
Justice for Hazel Alice Klug — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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Why were only her purse and suitcase missing while all other personal items remained? Does this suggest planned departure or abduction?
What was the nature of her relationship with the co-worker she called that night, and did he provide complete information to investigators?
Were there any signs of forced entry or struggle at her residence?
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 around 11:30 PM. She failed to report to work the next day, and police found her dog, vehicle, and nearly all personal belongings still at home—only her purse and a suitcase were missing. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unexplained, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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Was her vehicle ever traced or investigated for any activity after May 20, 1986?
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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.
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.
Hazel did not report to her workplace. Police searched her home and found her dog and vehicle present, along with nearly all personal belongings including clothing, makeup, and jewelry. Only her purse and a suitcase were missing.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.