The person at the center of this case
Molly Monette Hogan
Homicide · Open
38 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, from Alabama, come to be in Oklahoma in 1987?
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location
Lead #2Was the area near Paoli where the body was found the actual homicide location, or was she killed elsewhere?
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timeline
Lead #3What were Molly's movements and associations in the weeks before her death?
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 whether the discovery site was the crime scene remain unsolved, and investigators seek any information about her movements and final days.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Molly with companions or in vehicles in Oklahoma during June 1987 or the preceding weeks?
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suspect
Lead #5Who had contact with Molly Hogan and may have knowledge of her death?
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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 discovered
Unidentified female body found approximately 1 mile west of I-35 South near Paoli exit, shot in the head. Estimated time of death 3-4 weeks prior to discovery.
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2024-10-01
Victim identified
Investigative Genetic Genealogy identified the victim as Molly Monette Hogan from Alabama.
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1987
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1987
Last Updated:April 29, 2026