The person at the center of this case
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 specific circumstances and cause of Roy's severe head injuries and the alleged bat attack?
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witness
Lead #2Who witnessed the fight and the bat attack on Roy, and what details can they provide about the incident?
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suspect
Lead #3Who was involved in the altercation with Roy, and why was he attacked?
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 bat attack. Witnesses reported he walked away from his residence following the incident and was never seen again. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek information about the circumstances of his injuries and his whereabouts after leaving his home.
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location
Lead #4Where did Roy go after leaving his residence, and are there any locations he was known to frequent?
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timeline
Lead #5What is the exact timeline between Roy arriving home and when he was last definitively seen?
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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 Frank Laney disappears
Roy arrived home from work and reported to have been in a fight with severe head injuries. Witnesses stated 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:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 11, 1980
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7705135000
You can remain anonymous