Emma Layne

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A woman's remains are discovered in a shallow grave 5 months after she vanished
Emma Layne, a 48-year-old woman from Cody, Virginia, was last seen on June 17, 2017, at the convenience store she owned and operated in Halifax County. Her family became concerned when she failed to show up for work two days later. On November 22, 2017, her body was discovered in a shallow grave on Sandy Ridge Road by hunters, months after her disappearance.

Emma had been in a controlling and allegedly abusive marriage to her estranged husband, Russell Layne, who became a point of suspi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Emma Layne

    July 5, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Cody

    VA

    2017-11-22

    2017-06-17

    1969-03-06

    48

    Emma

    Layne

    10/07/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I wanted to bring attention to the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Emma. It is dishea... ...Read More
    05/23/2024
    Does anyone know where Emma worked? I'm trying to get in touch with her for a reference.... ...Read More
    07/12/2023
    Does anyone know if Emma has any known enemies?... ...Read More
    05/09/2023