The person at the center of this case
Jean McKinney
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Jean McKinney
Justice for Jean McKinney — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did her children observe on April 13, and were there any signs of distress or unusual behavior?
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clue
Lead #2Why did she fail to report to work on April 15—was there a pattern change in her routine or health?
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evidence
Lead #3The beige canvas purse and blue pants suit she was wearing—have these items ever been recovered?
Jean McKinney, a 55-year-old woman, disappeared in April 1982 from Pearcy, Arkansas after failing to report to her part-time job at Abilities Unlimited. Last seen by her children on April 13, 1982, her sudden absence and failure to show up for work on April 15 raised immediate concern. Despite decades of investigation by the Garland County Sheriff's Office, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What occurred between April 13 when last seen and April 15 when her absence was noticed?
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location
Lead #5Were there any known associates, friends, or frequent locations she visited that warrant investigation?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP3231. Missing person: Jean McKinney.
Last known contact: 1982-04-15 in Pearcy, Garland, AR. Circumstances: Last seen by her children on April 13, 1982.
She worked part time at Abilities Unlimited but failed to show up for work on April 15, 1982. Demographics: 55 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 175 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Canvas type beige purse; Clothing: Blue pants suit with belt; Eyewear: wore glasses; Footwear: Brown shoes.
Investigating agency: Garland County Sheriff's Office | 82-04-116-31 | 1982-04-15.
Timeline of Events
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1982-04-13
Last Seen by Family
Jean McKinney was last seen by her children on April 13, 1982 in Pearcy, Arkansas.
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1982-04-15
Failed to Report to Work
Jean failed to show up for her part-time job at Abilities Unlimited, triggering concern about her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:April 13, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 13, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5016223660
You can remain anonymous