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Roy Laney Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buford, Georgia on Jul 11, 1980

Victim Details

May 16, 2023

Mar 29, 2024

Roy

Laney

91

45

67 inches

69 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 11, 1980

Buford

Georgia

Gwinnett County

30518

No

125262

Gwinnett County Police Department

Lawrenceville

Georgia

Gwinnett County

30043

Angela Carter

Homicide Detective

770 Hi Hope Road, Georgia

7705135000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/police

56-2195

1980-08-07

Gwinnett County Police Department

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/14/2026


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In the summer of 1980, in the town of Buford, Georgia, a man named Roy Frank Laney disappeared under troubling circumstances. On July 11th, the 45-year-old returned home from his workday bearing the severe injuries of a physical altercation. Witnesses later reported that Laney had been in a fight and was struck in the head with a bat. Following this violent encounter, he was seen walking away from his residence, a decision that would mark the last time he was ever seen again. His sudden departur ...
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Last Seen: Jul 11, 1980

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  • Missing Roy Frank Laney age 45 5'7-5'9 Buford, Georgia ... - YouTube
  • Roy Frank Laney (1934-1980) - Find a Grave Memorial
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