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Kimberly Shanders Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carpentersville, Illinois on Apr 24, 1987

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In the spring of 1987, a sense of excitement was in the air for 26-year-old Kimberly Shanders of Carpentersville, Illinois. She had won tickets from a local radio station to see one of her favorite performers, Kris Kristofferson, in Merrillville, Indiana. On April 24, 1987, Kimberly left her home, presumably to make the journey to the concert. It is believed she had on her person her glasses and $120 in traveler's checks. Kimberly, who has been described as having a slight intellectual disabilit ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 24, 1987

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  • 4260DFIL - Kimberly M Shanders - Doe Network
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    Victim Details

    Jul 19, 2017

    Nov 23, 2021

    Kimberly

    Shanders

    63

    26

    61 inches

    62 inches

    110 lbs

    115 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Apr 24, 1987

    Carpentersville

    Illinois

    Kane County

    34700

    Carpentersville Police Department

    Carpentersville

    Illinois

    Kane County

    60110

    David Rowley

    Investigator

    1200 Besinger Drive, Illinois

    8475513481

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    www.cville.org

    M8714546

    1987-04-29

    Carpentersville Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    05/31/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    I recently came across an interesting detail about Kimberly Shanders’ disappearance that hasn't be... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
    Has anyone else come across details about the radio station that gave Kimberly the concert tickets? ... ...Read More
    03/24/2024
    Has anyone else been curious about why Kimberly would inquire about bus services if she had already ... ...Read More
    01/27/2023

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