Lola I. Carney, a 40-year-old wife and mother of three, vanished from her home on Whiskey Mill Road in Clarksboro, a part of East Greenwich Township, New Jersey. She was last seen late in the evening on September 12, 1982, the night before two of her children were supposed to start a new school year. Following her disappearance, her husband, George Carney, told her children that their mother had left in the middle of the night and would not be coming back. He claimed she had taken a significant amount of money and a handgun with her. It was not until January 3, 1983, that Lola's sister officially reported her as a missing person, as Lola's husband had refused to do so. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were immediately considered suspicious by those who knew her, particularly because of her close relationship with her children.
According to reports, Lola was said to have driven away in a red 1973 Chevrolet Nova with New Jersey license plate 752RZD.
This vehicle, which belonged to her sister, was never seen again, while Lola's own car, an almost-new Lincoln, was left behind at her residence. Friends and family noted that Lola and her husband often argued, and she had confided in her sister that she was thinking about leaving him and filing for divorce. While she had left her husband before, she had always taken her children with her and returned after a short period. This time was different; she left her children and personal belongings, including her dentures, behind. Since she vanished, there has been no activity on her driver's license or Social Security number.
Law enforcement has long suspected that Lola Carney was a victim of foul play and was likely murdered. An extensive and ongoing investigation has been conducted over the years, but her whereabouts remain unknown. In 2004, investigators examined an area near her home, even boring through concrete, but found no evidence related to her case. Despite the passage of time, authorities in Gloucester County and the East Greenwich Police Department continue to seek information that might finally solve the mystery of what happened to her. The case remains a poignant story of a mother who disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a family and a community searching for answers. The prevailing belief among investigators is that someone has knowledge about her disappearance and they hope that person will eventually come forward. Lola was declared legally dead in 1990.Last Seen: Sep 12, 1982
