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Kerry Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Reno, Nevada on Sep 14, 1982

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Case Description

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In the late summer of 1982, 17-year-old Kerry Lynelle Johnson embarked on a journey from her home in Salem, Oregon. Her plans were to visit a relative in Reno, Nevada, and from there, travel to San Jose, California, to see a friend. Kerry was traveling alone, and it is believed she was hitchhiking. She was possibly carrying a blue suitcase or bag. She had brown hair and blue eyes, stood at five feet eight inches tall, and weighed around 160 pounds. Distinctive physical characteristics included a ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 14, 1982

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  • Kerry Lynelle Johnson - The Charley Project
  • 150DFOR - Kerry Lynelle Johnson - Doe Network
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    Victim Details

    Aug 04, 2009

    Feb 15, 2023

    Kerry

    Johnson

    59

    17

    68 inches

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Sep 14, 1982

    Reno

    Nevada

    Washoe County

    25883

    Salem Police Department

    Salem

    Oregon

    Marion County

    97301

    Jake Burke

    Detective

    555 Liberty Street Southeast, Oregon

    5035886123

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.cityofsalem.net/police

    8236790

    Salem Police Department

    7182

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    No

    05/28/2026


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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
    I wonder if anyone else finds it odd that Kerry was reportedly carrying a large blue suitcase when s... ...Read More
    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

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