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Karen Wilson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Colonie, New York on Mar 27, 1985

Victim Details

Created

Apr 04, 2010

Case Added

Apr 10, 2024

Firstname

Karen

Lastname

Wilson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

63 inches

Weight

114 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Mar 27, 1985

City

Colonie

State

New York

County

Albany County

Zip Code

12205

Agency ID

8372

Agency Name

New York State Police - Troop G Headquarters

Agency City

Latham

Agency State

New York

Agency County

Albany County

Agency Zip Code

12110

Agency Contact

Michael Altieri

Contact Job Title

Investigator

Agency Address

760 Troy Schenectady Rd., New York

Agency Phone

5187833211

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

85-445

Agency Report Date

1985-03-27

Primary Agency

New York State Police - Troop G Headquarters

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/15/2026

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Karen Wilson, a 22-year-old college student from Colonie, New York, was last seen on March 27, 1985. Wilson, who was studying at the University at Albany, disappeared under mysterious circumstances after leaving a local tanning salon that evening. She was reportedly walking along Central Avenue in Colonie, but she never returned to her apartment or made contact with her family and friends. Concerned for her safety, her loved ones reported her missing when she failed to show up for planned activi ...

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Last Seen: Mar 27, 1985

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Missing: Wilson, Karen Louise | New York State Police - NY.gov

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Karen Wilson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Colonie, New York on Mar 27, 1985

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