Crime Junkie

MISSING: Carolyn Killaby

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Jul 8, 2024
A young woman, Carolyn Killaby, goes missing in 1995 after a night out. The investigation uncovers a suspect with a criminal past and conflicting statements. Despite charges of murder, the victim's body remains missing. The case concludes tragically with the suspect's suicide and the family left without closure.
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ANECDOTE

Last Known Location: Omar's Steakhouse

  • Carolyn's car is found at Omar's Steakhouse and witnesses say she was heavily intoxicated and crying.
  • A man named Dennis Smith is seen helping her to her car before she disappears from the parking lot.
INSIGHT

Screams Heard Nearby But No Evidence Found

  • Multiple callers reported hearing screams from a nearby field the night Carolyn vanished, but police found nothing.
  • The lack of evidence at the scream location complicated determining whether she disappeared voluntarily or by force.
ANECDOTE

Clerk Identifies Dennis With Bloody Clothes

  • A convenience store clerk later identified the man with blood smears as Dennis Smith.
  • Detectives learned Dennis failed to disclose this trip when first interviewed.
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