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Rodney Lynn Grissom, 14, was last seen on May 24, 1977, in Albany, Oregon. Authorities believe that he left with Karen Jean Lee, a 15-year-old friend who disappeared two days later. The pair had reportedly planned to hitchhike to California. After leaving home, they called a friend from a payphone in Lebanon, Oregon, but were never heard from again after Karen stated, "Our ride is here."
Later that year, items belonging to both Rodney and Karen were discovered off a logging road in rura ...Read More
Last Seen: May 24, 1977
Later that year, items belonging to both Rodney and Karen were discovered off a logging road in rura ...Read More
Last Seen: May 24, 1977
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Feb 27, 2012
Apr 02, 2024
Rodney
Grissom
62
14
62 inches
64 inches
100 lbs
110 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
May 24, 1977
Albany
Oregon
Linn County
No
219
11427
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Albany
Oregon
Linn County
97322
Andy Franklin
Captain
1115 SE Jackson Street, Oregon
5419673950
County
Law Enforcement
12-2715 and 77-7725
2012-02-27
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Sandy
Blue
Blue
11/30/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone, I've been following the Rodney Lynn Grissom and Karen Jean Lee case for a while now, a... ...Read More
10/19/2024
10/19/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been digging into Rodney and Karen’s case, and something that really sticks o... ...Read More
02/11/2023
02/11/2023
