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 #1Who was Molly Monette Hogan and what was her life history in Alabama before her disappearance?
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timeline
Lead #2When exactly did Molly Hogan leave Alabama and how did she come to be in Oklahoma?
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suspect
Lead #3Who had contact with Molly Hogan in the weeks before her death and who may have been responsible for shooting her?
On June 24, 1987, an unidentified woman was found shot in the head approximately one mile west of Interstate 35 near Paoli, Oklahoma, about 50 miles south of Oklahoma City. Through investigative genetic genealogy, she was identified in October 2024 as Molly Monette Hogan from Alabama, though the circumstances of how she came to Oklahoma remain unknown. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation seeks public information about Hogan's movements, associations, and the circumstances surrounding her death.
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location
Lead #4Was the body discovery site the actual homicide location or was she killed elsewhere and transported?
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evidence
Lead #5What forensic evidence or witness accounts might connect to the crime, and are there any vehicles or individuals seen in the area around the time 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 white female located approximately one mile west of I-35 south and one quarter mile west of the Paoli exit, about 50 miles south of Oklahoma City. Victim had been shot in the head.
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1987-04-24
Estimated time of death
Victim likely died three to four weeks prior to discovery, estimated around late April to early May 1987.
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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:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1987
Last Updated:September 11, 2026