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Karen Wilson Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Apr 04, 2010

Apr 10, 2024

Karen

Wilson

63

22

63 inches

114 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 27, 1985

Colonie

New York

Albany County

12205

8372

New York State Police - Troop G Headquarters

Latham

New York

Albany County

12110

Michael Altieri

Investigator

760 Troy Schenectady Rd., New York

5187833211

State

Law Enforcement

85-445

1985-03-27

New York State Police - Troop G Headquarters

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/29/2026


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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
  • Missing: Wilson, Karen Louise | New York State Police
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    Has anyone else been struck by how unusual it is that Karen was seen walking along Central Avenue th... ...Read More
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