
The person at the center of this case
Susan Lynn Burns
Justice for Susan Lynn Burns — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Did anyone at Little Rock airport see Susan Burns on April 29, 1989? What time did she arrive and was she alone?
What were the circumstances of her husband taking her to the airport? Did she intend to travel or was this under duress?
Did Susan ever board a flight? Which airlines operated from Little Rock airport that day and do they have any records?
Susan Lynn Burns, a 32-year-old woman, disappeared on April 29, 1989, after her husband dropped her off at Little Rock airport in Arkansas; she has not been seen or heard from since. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or communications after that day. Her case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered her or have details about her whereabouts.
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Has there been any communication from Susan since April 29, 1989—phone calls, letters, credit card use, or bank activity?
What was Susan's intended destination and who, if anyone, was expecting her arrival?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP9941. Missing person: Susan Lynn Burns.
Last known contact: 1989-04-29 in Mena, Polk, AR. Circumstances: Reportedly on 04/29/1989 the husband of Susan Burns took her to the Little Rock airport and she has not been seen or heard from again.
Demographics: 32 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 135 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | PD89-166.
Susan Lynn Burns was taken to Little Rock airport by her husband and has not been seen or heard from since this date.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.