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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4446) and 10 other sources
Kawana Lashan Holmes, a 21-year-old mother of three, was last seen in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 1, 1996. Holmes had a transient lifestyle and used her mother's address in Jacksonville, where her children lived at the time. Before her disappearance, Kawana had been arrested on drug and prostitution charges in February 1996 in Duval County, with her last known activity occurring on February 28 of that year.

Her mother reported her missing in March 1997, after nearly a year had passed without contact, which was unusual for Kawana, who would typically stay in touch. Some reports suggest that Holmes was last seen near North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach on May 1, 1996, and there have been rumors that she might have fallen victim to a serial killer. Despite these theories, her case remains unsolved, leaving her family still searching for answers after decades.

Her children, now adults, continue to hope for new leads or information about what happened to their mother. Anyone with details is urged to contact the West Palm Beach Police Department, as her disappearance remains a cold case.

Last Seen: May 1, 1996