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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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witness
Lead #1What did her children observe on April 13, 1982? Were there any signs of distress or unusual circumstances?
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timeline
Lead #2Why was there a two-day gap between last being seen and failing to report to work? What happened during those 48 hours?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any personal belongings, vehicle, or financial records that could indicate her movements after April 13?
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. She was last seen by her children on April 13, 1982, and never arrived at work two days later. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to her.
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clue
Lead #4Did anyone at Abilities Unlimited or in the community have contact with Jean between April 13-15, 1982?
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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 children
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 McKinney did not show up for her part-time job at Abilities Unlimited on April 15, 1982, triggering concern for her whereabouts.
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Case Information
Incident:April 13, 1982
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 13, 1982
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5016223660
You can remain anonymous