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Linda Reynolds Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Smith, Arkansas on May 17, 1982

Victim Details

Mar 30, 2011

Aug 17, 2020

Linda

Reynolds

74

30

66 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 17, 1982

Fort Smith

Arkansas

Sebastian County

9852

Fort Smith Police Department

Fort Smith

Arkansas

Sebastian County

72901

100 South 10th Street, Arkansas

4797095000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.fortsmithpd.org/

82-3581

Fort Smith Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

08/03/2026


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In Fort Smith, Arkansas, the story of Linda 'Lindy' Reynolds' disappearance is one that has been shrouded in mystery for decades. A 30-year-old waitress at Bandito's Restaurant, Linda was known for her love of the local nightlife, often frequenting clubs that featured rock bands. On the evening of May 17, 1982, she finished her shift and returned to her parents' home where she lived. She arrived around 10:30 p.m. but left again shortly after, leaving her car behind. The ...
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Last Seen: May 17, 1982

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  • Series: Fort Smith Woman A Music Enthusiast
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    I can't stop thinking about the note Reynolds left for her parents. It seems so casual and normal, r... ...Read More
    06/12/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been digging into the details of the Reynolds case from 1982, and I keep circl... ...Read More
    05/21/2024
    Does anyone else find it odd that Reynolds left her car at her parents' house and just vanished with... ...Read More
    05/09/2023
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