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Lisa Lau Tu Missing Person Case

Last seen in Potomac, Maryland on Jul 14, 1988

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Lisa

Lau Tu

80

42

5'4 inches

160 lbs

Asian

Female

Jul 14, 1988

Potomac

Maryland

Potomac

Montgomery County Police Departmen

240-773-5070

07/15/2026

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On July 14, 1988, 42-year-old Lisa Lau Tu was last seen in Potomac, Maryland. Her disappearance would unravel a complex story of financial troubles, infidelity, and ultimately, a murder conviction without a body. Lisa, also known by her Chinese name Chuan-Yu Lau, was a financially secure woman of Chinese descent. She stood at 5'4" and weighed 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. A one-inch vertical scar was present in the center of her chest, and her ears were pierced. For a dec ...
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Last Seen: Jul 14, 1988

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