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Kerry Lynelle Johnson, a 17-year-old from Salem, Oregon, was last seen on September 14, 1982. She had hitchhiked to Reno, Nevada, to visit a relative and was planning to travel to San Jose, California, to visit a friend afterward. On September 14, she called a family member, stating her plans to return to Nevada before heading back home to Oregon by October 1. However, Kerry never arrived in Oregon and has not been heard from since.
At the time of her disappearance, Kerry was described ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 14, 1982
At the time of her disappearance, Kerry was described ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 14, 1982
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Aug 04, 2009
Feb 15, 2023
Kerry
Johnson
59
17
68 inches
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Sep 14, 1982
Reno
Nevada
Washoe County
127
25883
Salem Police Department
Salem
Oregon
Marion County
97301
Jake Burke
Detective
555 Liberty Street Southeast, Oregon
5035886123
Local
Law Enforcement
8236790
Salem Police Department
7182
Brown
Blue
Blue
No
11/26/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I was just reading about Kerry Lynelle Johnson's case, and something struck me about the timeline. D... ...Read More
10/10/2024
10/10/2024
I wonder if anyone else finds it odd that Kerry was reportedly carrying a large blue suitcase when s... ...Read More
10/24/2023
10/24/2023
I’ve been digging into Kerry Lynelle Johnson’s case and came across something that piqued my int... ...Read More
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
