Missing Person Flyer: Launa Merritt
Launa Merritt, 17 • Syracuse, NY • Missing
Last Seen
1983-02-23
Summary
Launa Merritt was last heard from when she telephoned her grandmother early on the morning of February 23, 1983 and told her she was with friends and would be home a little later. Launa said she called from a pay phone at James and Townsend streets. As far as her family knows, the only thing Launa had with her when she disappeared was a grocery bag of clothes. Her makeup and toothbrush were left at home. She didn't have any money with her.
Public case details
- Age
- 17
- Height
- 4' 11"
- Weight
- 130
Source Information
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Case ID: 4644
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