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Karen Sue Hurst

The person at the center of this case

Karen Sue Hurst

Case
#4278
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 31, 2026
Kansas City Police Department
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003

Missing Person: Karen Sue Hurst

Justice for Karen Sue Hurst — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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witness
Lead #1

Who saw Karen in the vicinity of N. 7th Street at 1:20 AM on August 6, 2003, and what were the circumstances?

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clue
Lead #2

What was Karen's reason for being in that location at that early morning hour?

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evidence
Lead #3

Were there any vehicles or individuals in the area that night that may have been involved?

Karen Sue Hurst, a 43-year-old white female, disappeared on August 6, 2003, at approximately 1:20 AM near the 700 block of N. 7th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. She was last seen in the vicinity of that location and has not been located despite ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about her whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance is urged to contact the Kansas City Police Department.

Case
#4278
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 31, 2026
Kansas City Police Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP380. Missing person: Karen Sue Hurst.

Last known contact: 2003-08-06 in Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS. Circumstances: Karen was last seen at approximately 1:20am in the vicinity of the 700 block of N.

7th St. in Kansas City, KS.

Demographics: 43 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 90 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Possibly wearing a light colored blouse and blue jean shorts; Jewelry: Earrings, necklace, ring. Investigating agency: Kansas City Police Department | 2003101589 | 2003-08-06.

Timeline of Events

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2003-08-06
01:20

Last Sighting

Karen Sue Hurst was last seen at approximately 1:20 AM in the vicinity of the 700 block of N. 7th Street in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Case Information

Incident:August 6, 2003 at 1:20 AM
Last Updated:September 1, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 6, 2003 at 1:20 AM
Last Updated:September 1, 2026

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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9135736020
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