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Barbara Lenz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Woodbine, Iowa on May 06, 1989

Victim Details

Mar 12, 2010

Oct 27, 2022

Barbara

Lenz

68

31

67 inches

130 lbs

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 06, 1989

Woodbine

Iowa

Harrison County

21026

Division of Criminal Investigation

Council Bluffs

Iowa

Pottawattamie County

51503

Phil Kennedy

Special Agent

2025 Hunt Avenue, Iowa

7123963821

State

Law Enforcement

8903215

Division of Criminal Investigation

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/07/2026


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Barbara Lealyn Lenz, aged 31, was last seen on May 6, 1989, in Woodbine, Iowa. Her disappearance occurred under mysterious circumstances. At the time, Barbara was visiting her mother daily, who was hospitalized with pneumonia. After two days without any visits, her mother became concerned and sent relatives to check on her. When they entered her apartment, they found unsettling signs: the coffee pot was still on and half-full, her laundry was half-folded, and her purse and keys were left behind. ...
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Last Seen: May 06, 1989

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  • 54DFIA - Barbara Lealyn Lenz - Doe Network
  • Barbara Lealyn Lenz: Missing | Iowa Cold Cases
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    Has anyone else looked into the details around Barbara Lenz's coffee pot being left on? I can't help... ...Read More
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