The person at the center of this case
Raylene Susan Helsley
Missing Person · Open
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 #1What happened during the one hour Raylene was alone at home?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any neighbors or passersby who saw Raylene or unusual activity near the home that day?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Raylene leave the house, and did she leave voluntarily or under duress?
Raylene Susan Helsley, a 12-year-old girl, disappeared from her home in Ruston, Louisiana on January 5, 1983, after being left alone for approximately one hour. When her parents returned, she was gone with no clear explanation of what happened. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown and authorities continue to seek information from the public.
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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 Helsley disappears
12-year-old Raylene Susan Helsley went missing from her home in Ruston while alone for approximately one hour. 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