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Molly Monette Hogan
Justice for Molly Monette Hogan — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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How did Molly Monette Hogan, an Alabama resident, come to be in Oklahoma in 1987?
Was the body discovery location the actual homicide crime scene, or was the victim transported there after being killed elsewhere?
What was Molly's timeline in the weeks before her death—where was she and who was she with?
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. Investigators still seek information about how Hogan came to Oklahoma, the circumstances of her death, and whether the discovery location was the crime scene.
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Who saw Molly Hogan in Oklahoma during June 1987 or the weeks prior to her death?
Who had contact with Molly Hogan and may have been responsible for shooting her?
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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.
Unidentified white female located approximately 1 mile west of I-35 South and 0.25 miles west of Paoli exit. Victim had been shot in the head. Estimated time of death was 3-4 weeks prior to discovery.
Through Investigative Genetic Genealogy, the victim was identified as Molly Monette Hogan from Alabama.