The person at the center of this case
Sarah Burton
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2018
SARAH BURTON
Justice for Sarah Burton — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who saw Sarah on July 16, 2018, in the 10th Street and Rex Avenue area, and what were the circumstances?
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clue
Lead #2Why was there a four-day delay before Sarah was reported missing—what happened during that time?
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evidence
Lead #3Have there been any credible tips or leads since her disappearance that could help locate her?
Sarah Burton, a 29-year-old woman, disappeared on July 16, 2018, in Joplin, Missouri, and has not been seen or heard from since. She was reported missing four days later by her mother, prompting an investigation by the Joplin Police Department with FBI Kansas City Division assistance. Despite ongoing efforts, no credible leads or sightings have emerged, and the case remains unsolved with a $5,000 reward for information.
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Source Narrative
July 16, 2018 Joplin, Missouri Sarah Burton, age 29 (at the time of her disappearance), was last seen on July 16, 2018, in the vicinity of 10th Street and Rex Avenue in Joplin, Missouri. Sarah was reported missing on July 20, 2018, by her mother.
There have been no reported sightings and/or contacts from Sarah since her disappearance. The FBI Kansas City Division is assisting the Joplin Police Department with the Department’s on-going investigation into Sarah’s disappearance.
Timeline of Events
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2018-07-16
Sarah Burton Disappears
Sarah Burton, age 29, was last seen in the vicinity of 10th Street and Rex Avenue in Joplin, Missouri.
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2018-07-20
Missing Person Report Filed
Sarah was reported missing by her mother, four days after her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:July 16, 2018
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:July 16, 2018
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case