Kathy Ann Smith

Death by Force

Kathy Ann Smith, a 22-year-old white female, was found deceased on June 21, 1979, near Highway 290 and FM 696 in Elgin, Texas. Her identity remained unknown for over four decades, and she was buried without a name. Investigators struggled to make progress in the case, and no leads emerged in the initial years following her death. However, in 1984, notorious serial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to her murder, claiming responsibility for the crime. Despite his confession, law enforcement was un ...Read More

Bastrop County homicide victim identified 44 years later - CBS Austin

After 44 years, Bastrop County Jane Doe (1979) is Identified

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