The person at the center of this case
Molly Monette Hogan
Homicide · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987
MOLLY MONETTE HOGAN - OKLAHOMA
Justice for Molly Monette Hogan — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1How did Molly Monette Hogan, an Alabama resident, come to be in Oklahoma and under what circumstances?
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location
Lead #2Was the location where the body was found the actual homicide scene, or was she transported there after being killed elsewhere?
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timeline
Lead #3What occurred during the estimated 3-4 weeks between her death and the discovery of her body on June 24, 1987?
On June 24, 1987, an unidentified woman was found shot in the head near Paoli, Oklahoma, approximately 50 miles south of Oklahoma City. For nearly 37 years, her identity remained unknown until Investigative Genetic Genealogy identified her in October 2024 as Molly Monette Hogan from Alabama. The circumstances of how she came to Oklahoma and where the actual homicide occurred remain unsolved mysteries that investigators are actively seeking to resolve.
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suspect
Lead #4Who had contact with Molly Hogan in the weeks leading up to her death?
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evidence
Lead #5What additional forensic or genealogical leads might connect her death to known suspects or other cases?
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Source Narrative
Oklahoma June 24, 1987 On June 24, 1987, an unidentified white female was located approximately one mile west of interstate 35 south (I-35) and one quarter mile west of the I-35 Paoli exit, about 50 miles south of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The cause of death was ruled a homicide, as the victim had been shot in the head.
She was clothed in ankle socks with blue and red stripes, a Camp Beverly Hills brand large blue sweater. It was estimated the victim likely died three to four weeks prior.
Investigators were not able to determine if the location where the body was found was the same location that the homicide occurred. Investigative Genetic Genealogy was conducted and in October 2024, the victim was identified as Molly Monette Hogan.
Hogan was from Alabama, and it is unknown when or how she came to Oklahoma. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is seeking any information from the public regarding Molly Hogan.
Timeline of Events
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1987-06-24
Body Found
Unidentified white female located approximately one mile west of I-35 South near Paoli exit, shot in the head. Estimated time of death was 3-4 weeks prior.
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2024-10-01
Victim Identified
Through Investigative Genetic Genealogy, the victim was identified as Molly Monette Hogan from Alabama.
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1987
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1987
Last Updated:October 30, 2026