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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 circumstances of the fight and who was involved in striking Roy with a bat?
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witness
Lead #2What did witnesses observe about Roy's condition and direction of travel when he left his residence?
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Lead #3Why did Roy leave his home after suffering severe head injuries, and where was he attempting to go?
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 reportedly inflicted by a bat during a fight. Witnesses stated he walked away from his residence following the incident and was never seen again. Despite initial investigation by Gwinnett County Police Department, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the identity of those involved remain unclear.
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Lead #4Were the individuals responsible for the bat attack ever identified or questioned by police?
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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
Last Known Contact and Disappearance
Roy arrived home from work with severe head injuries from a reported fight involving a bat strike to the head. He walked away from his residence and was not seen again.
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1980-08-07
Investigation Initiated
Gwinnett County Police Department documented the case following the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:July 11, 1980
Last Updated:August 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 11, 1980
Last Updated:August 13, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7705135000
You can remain anonymous