GA GA - Roy Frank Laney, 45, Buford, Missing since July 11, 1980

[HopeRains]

Roy Frank Laney Namus File
(no photo)

45 y/o White Male
5'7 - 5'9, 130 - 140 lbs
Brown hair, Hazel Eyes

Scar from chest to abdomen, No tee, Crooked nose due to it previously being broken, 1" scar on forehead, Left index finger amputated at the first joint, Walked with a limp

Roy arrived home from work on July 11, 1980, and reported to have been in a fight causing severe injuries. Witnesses reported him being hit in the head with a bat. After the fight, witnesses stated he walked away from his residence and was not seen again.

The Atlanta Constitution, 26 May 88, pg 223 (snip)

 

[HopeRains]

I do not know what this is in reference to, but the name is the same.

Listed in Civil Suits, The Atlanta Constitution, 15 May 89, pg

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Now in NAMUS

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[Shoopersleuth]

Roy Frank Laney Namus File
(no photo)

45 y/o White Male
5'7 - 5'9, 130 - 140 lbs
Brown hair, Hazel Eyes

Scar from chest to abdomen, No tee, Crooked nose due to it previously being broken, 1" scar on forehead, Left index finger amputated at the first joint, Walked with a limp

Roy arrived home from work on July 11, 1980, and reported to have been in a fight causing severe injuries. Witnesses reported him being hit in the head with a bat. After the fight, witnesses stated he walked away from his residence and was not seen again.

The Atlanta Constitution, 26 May 88, pg 223 (snip)
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Was the well searched? Who was he afraid of?

 

[DS2021]

Roy Frank Laney (1934-1980) - Find a Grave...

Missing in Buford, GA.

www.findagrave.com

 

[Shoopersleuth]

Was the well searched? Who was he afraid of?

He was afraid of his wife and her alleged boyfriend

 

[ProductiveOne]

I've submitted Roy's case, and an unidentified deceased male's case to NamUs. Details here:

SC - SC - Fort Motte, UnkMal 45-55, UP92477, In Lake Marion, Sep '84

 

[Shoopersleuth]

I've submitted Roy's case, and an unidentified deceased male's case to NamUs. Details here:

SC - SC - Fort Motte, UnkMal 45-55, UP92477, In Lake Marion, Sep '84

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He had a ver distinct long face and crooked nose

 

[Nancy Drew RN]

I've submitted Roy's case, and an unidentified deceased male's case to NamUs. Details here:

SC - SC - Fort Motte, UnkMal 45-55, UP92477, In Lake Marion, Sep '84

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Did you ever hear anything back about this? It's a compelling match.

 

[ProductiveOne]

Did you ever hear anything back about this? It's a compelling match.

One of the detectives from the TV show The First 48 got back to me right away, and was excited about the submission. I haven't heard anything since. I'll send her an email, and see if they're still following-up.