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Sharon Leinart
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Sharon Kay Leinart, a 58-year-old woman, was last seen on January 23, 2013, in Knoxville, Tennessee. At the time of her disappearance, Sharon was homeless and had been living on the streets of Knoxville for over a decade by choice. She frequently spent time around the Salvation Army and Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM). Sharon was known for her distinct appearance, often wearing multiple layers of clothing, hats, sunglasses, and bold makeup, including blue eyeshadow and red lipstick.
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Sharon
Leinart
69
58
67 inches
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Jan 23, 2013
Knoxville
Tennessee
Knox County
37918
No
262
13504
Knoxville Police Department
Knoxville
Tennessee
Knox County
37915
Phyllis Tonkin
Investigator
800 Howard Baker Junior Avenue, Tennessee
8652157000
Local
Law Enforcement
13-010258
2013-03-27
Knoxville Police Department
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Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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Hey all, I've been following the case of Sharon Kay Leinart quite closely, and something that's been... ...Read More
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I’ve been following Sharon Kay Leinart’s case, and something that's really been on my mind is th... ...Read More
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Has anyone looked into whether any other women in the Knoxville area, particularly those in vulnerab... ...Read More
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