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Susan Lynn Burns

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Susan Lynn Burns

Case
#4189
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 27, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989

Missing Person: Susan Lynn Burns

Justice for Susan Lynn Burns — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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witness
Lead #1

What did the husband observe at the airport? Were there any witnesses to Susan's arrival or activities at the terminal?

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timeline
Lead #2

What was Susan's intended destination and flight information? Did she board the flight?

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contact
Lead #3

Has there been any communication attempt from Susan since April 29, 1989, including mail, phone calls, or financial activity?

Susan Lynn Burns, a 32-year-old woman, disappeared on April 29, 1989, after her husband dropped her at Little Rock airport in Arkansas; she has not been seen or heard from since that day. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or communications after the airport drop-off. Anyone with information about Susan's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Case
#4189
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 27, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

Why did Susan travel to Little Rock airport from Mena? What was the purpose of her trip?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

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.

Timeline of Events

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1989-04-29

Last Known Contact

Susan Lynn Burns was taken to Little Rock airport by her husband and has not been seen or heard from since

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Case Information

Incident:April 29, 1989
Last Updated:August 28, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 29, 1989
Last Updated:August 28, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4793942511
You can remain anonymous