Right: Ring that Karen was wearing: a gold band and light blue (possibly Zircon) stone. Ring was purchased in late 1940s
Right: Ring that Karen was wearing: a gold band and light blue (possibly Zircon) stone. Ring was purchased in late 1940s
Name: Karen Louise Wilson
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: March 27, 1985
Location Last Seen: Albany, Albany County, New York
Date of Birth: February 10, 1963
Age: 22 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 114 lbs.
Hair Color: Light brown, shoulder length
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: May be wearing glasses.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available
Clothing: A cream colored 3/4 length raincoat; light blue short sleeve pullover Izod shirt, faded blue Levis jeans, and white sneakers.
Jewelry: A 14 karat ring with a blue Zircon stone and diamonds; a Seiko watch with a black face; plastic earrings; and a two strand yellow and white necklace.
Additional Personal Items: She had a grey cloth pocketbook with her which contained a blue nylon wallet with velcro closing, a white and green plastic bag from "Ups N Down", and a blue knapsack containg a yellow dress.
Wilson was a full-time senior at New York State University - Albany.
She was last seen leaving The Tanning Hut at 1670 Central Avenue in Colonie, NY on March 27, 1985. She left the business at approximately 19:20. Another sighting of Wilson was reported at Fuller Road shortly thereafter.
Wilson has never been seen or heard from again. Police have been unable to track any of her personal possessions which were with her at the time of her disappearance. Extensive searches have been conducted, all sightings have been thoroughly investigated and all leads pursued. Foul play is suspected.
Agency Name: New York State Police
Agency Contact Person: Investigator Michael Altieri
Agency Phone Number: 518-783-3211
Agency E-Mail: nysvicap@troopers.state.ny.us
Agency Case Number: 85-445
NamUs Case Number: MP5695
NCIC Case Number: M-907710876
New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse
NamUs
State of California Department of Justice
Added: 9/08/04; Last Updated: 05-18-2022 - By: Htmlcnvtr
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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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