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Roy Frank Laney
Missing Person · Open
46 years waiting · since 1980
Missing Person: Roy Frank Laney
Justice for Roy Frank Laney — the trail went cold in 1980, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the exact nature and severity of Roy's head injuries, and was he medically evaluated before disappearing?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the witnesses to the fight, and what details did they provide about the assault and Roy's condition afterward?
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suspect
Lead #3Who was involved in the fight with Roy, and were they ever identified or questioned by investigators?
Roy Frank Laney, a 45-year-old white male, disappeared on July 11, 1980, in Buford, Georgia, after arriving home from work with severe head injuries from an alleged fight involving a bat. Witnesses reported he walked away from his residence and was never seen again, leaving critical questions about his condition, destination, and the circumstances of the assault. Despite over four decades passing, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts and what happened that night.
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location
Lead #4Where did Roy go after leaving his residence, and are there any records of sightings in the surrounding area?
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timeline
Lead #5What was the timeline between Roy arriving home injured and when he was last confirmed to be alive?
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NamUs case MP103517. Missing person: Roy Frank Laney.
Last known contact: 1980-07-11 in Buford, Gwinnett, GA. Circumstances: Roy arrived home from work on July 11, 1980, and reported to have been in a fight causing severe injuries.
Witnesses reported him being hit in the head with a bat. After the fight, witnesses stated he walked away from his residence and was not seen again.
Demographics: 45 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Gwinnett County Police Department | 56-2195 | 1980-08-07.
Timeline of Events
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1980-07-11
Roy Laney arrives home injured and disappears
Roy Frank Laney arrived home from work on July 11, 1980, with severe head injuries from a fight. Witnesses reported he was hit in the head with a bat. After the incident, he walked away from his residence and was not seen again.
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Case Information
Incident:July 11, 1980
Last Updated:July 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 11, 1980
Last Updated:July 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7705135000
You can remain anonymous