Karen Tompkins

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Case Description
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Karen Lynn Tompkins, an 11-year-old girl from Torrance, California, went missing on August 18, 1961. On that day, Karen and her younger brother were attending a summer arts and crafts class at Halldale Avenue Elementary School. Her brother left early to take their dog home, leaving Karen to finish the class alone. She was last seen walking home around 5:30 p.m., carrying two toy covered wagons she had made during class. Karen never made it home, and despite extensive searches, no trace of her ha ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 18, 1961
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    Victim Details

    Apr 15, 2010

    Apr 26, 2018

    Karen

    Tompkins

    74

    11

    59 inches

    55 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Aug 18, 1961

    Torrance

    California

    Los Angeles County

    90501

    26999

    Los Angeles Police Department

    Los Angeles

    California

    ,

    030504054

    1961-08-18

    Los Angeles Police Department

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    09/26/2024


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    Forum Posts (1)
    I recently found out that Karen is missing and my heart is absolutely broken. I knew her and she is ... ...Read More
    12/27/2023