The person at the center of this case
Kawana Lashan Holmes
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Kawana Lashan Holmes
Justice for Kawana Lashan Holmes — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Was Kawana homeless or living in a shelter in West Palm Beach at the time of her disappearance?
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Lead #2Did anyone see Kawana after May 1, 1996 in the West Palm Beach area?
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Lead #3What circumstances led authorities to believe she may have been homeless?
Kawana Lashan Holmes, a 21-year-old woman, disappeared in West Palm Beach, Florida on May 1, 1996. She was last seen in the area and authorities believed she may have been homeless at the time. Despite decades passing, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains open, seeking any information that could help locate her or determine her fate.
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NamUs case MP4446. Missing person: Kawana Lashan Holmes.
Last known contact: 1996-05-01 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: Holmes was last seen in West Palm Beach, Florida on May 1, 1996.
Authorities believe that Holmes may be homeless. Demographics: 21 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 90 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: West Palm Beach Police Department | 97-21445 | 1996-05-01.
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1996-05-01
Last Known Contact
Kawana Lashan Holmes was last seen in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was 21 years old at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1996
Last Updated:August 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1996
Last Updated:August 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5618221900
You can remain anonymous