The person at the center of this case
Raylene Susan Helsley
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
43 years waiting · since 1983
Missing Person: Raylene Susan Helsley
Justice for Raylene Susan Helsley — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Raylene disappear during that one-hour window when she was alone? Was there any indication of forced entry or struggle?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any neighbors or individuals in the area who may have seen Raylene or suspicious activity near the home on January 5, 1983?
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clue
Lead #3What happened to the clothing and cowboy boots Raylene was wearing? Have any of her belongings ever been recovered?
Raylene Susan Helsley, a 12-year-old girl, disappeared from her home in Ruston, Louisiana on January 5, 1983, while her parents were briefly away. She was last seen wearing a black and green shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots. Despite decades of investigation by the Union Parish Sheriff's Office, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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Lead #4Were there any leads, tips, or credible sightings reported in the weeks, months, or years following her disappearance?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP4011. Missing person: Raylene Susan Helsley.
Last known contact: 1983-01-05 in Ruston, Lincoln, LA. Circumstances: Raylene was at home alone for approximately one hour.
When her parent returned to the house, Raylene was missing. Demographics: 12 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 4 ft 11 in, 87 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: At the time of her disappearance, Raylene was wearing a black and green shirt and blue jeans.; Footwear: At the time of her disappearance, Raylene was wearing cowboy boots..
Investigating agency: Union Parish Sheriff's Office | 830102.
Timeline of Events
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1983-01-05
Raylene disappears from home
12-year-old Raylene Susan Helsley was left at home alone for approximately one hour. When her parents returned, she was missing. She was wearing a black and green shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots.
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Case Information
Incident:January 5, 1983
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 5, 1983
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3183683124
You can remain anonymous