Police in New York State are seeking any information that can help solve the cold cases of 8 missing women. These women have been missing for decades, leaving their families desperate for answers and closure.
1. Karen Louise Wilson, who went missing in 1985, has not been found to this day.
Karen, a 22-year-old senior at SUNY Albany, disappeared on March 27, 1985. She is a 5-foot-3-inch tall, 114-pound white female with brown eyes and brown hair.
The last confirmed sighting of Karen occurred at 7:20 p.m. when she left the Tanning Hut located at 1670 Central Ave. in the town of Colonie. There were three unconfirmed sightings of Karen later that evening. All three independent witnesses reported seeing Karen walking south on Fuller Rd. towards the SUNY Albany campus in the vicinity of the Six Mile Waterworks Park (Also known as Rensselaer Lake) and the I-90 westbound on-ramp. These three sightings all occurred between 8:10pm and 8:20pm. Karen has not been seen since. ~New York State Police
If you possess any information that may assist the police in uncovering the events surrounding the disappearance of Karen Louise Wilson, kindly reach out to the New York State Police at Troop G Headquarters by dialing (518) 783-3212.
2. Shirley A. Klemgard vanished in 1989.
Shirley, a white female, was born on August 6, 1940. Standing at just 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 105 pounds, she has captivating brown eyes and wears glasses.
On 09/16/1989, Shirley Klemgard and her brother, Edward Labrie (M444482868) went fishing in a small boat on Lake Ontario. Around 6:00 p.m., they are believed to have been observed heading in the boat towards Henderson Harbor from Galoo Island. On 09/24/1989, a piece of boat with the following message was recovered on Lake Ontario at Fairhaven Beach, Cayuga County, NY: “SEND HELP SHIRLEY KLEMGARD AND ED LABRIE LOST 7 DAYS ON 16 FT BOAT FIBERGLASS RED & WHITE”. ~New York State Police
3. Cynthia D. Bulmer: Missing since 1998
The New York State Police recently released a statement regarding a missing person case. According to the report, Cynthia D. Bulmer, a 62-year-old woman from the town of Dickinson, was last seen on October 6, 2021. She was reported missing by her family on October 11, 2021. Authorities are actively investigating her disappearance and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating her.
Cynthia, a Caucasian woman, stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 11 inches and maintains a slender build, weighing 110 pounds. Her captivating green eyes add to her unique appearance. Born on April 4, 1957, Cynthia was last spotted at Kendzies Restaurant on Main Street in Lockport, NY, precisely at 10:30 pm on March 26, 1998.
Cynthia Bulmer was last seen with two unidentified black males. Cynthia lived alone at 186 Ontario Street, Lockport, NY. Her family is offering a $10,000 reward for her safe return. ~ New York State Police
If you have any information about her whereabouts or any details regarding her disappearance, please reach out to the Lockport Police Department at (716) 433-7700 or send an email to the New York State Police at [email protected].
4. Darlene Conklin, who went missing in 1981, remains an unresolved mystery.
Darlene, a white woman, is believed to have been the victim of a murder. Her last known whereabouts were on April 19, 1981, in Monsey, Rockland County, NY. She was born on October 15, 1959. Darlene has striking green eyes, stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches, and weighs approximately 110 pounds. Additionally, she has multiple distinct tattoos on her hands.
If you have any information, please reach out to the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400 or send an email to the New York State Police at [email protected]. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
5. Valarie Lorraine Cuccia, who has been missing since 1974, remains a mystery to this day.
Valarie disappeared on May 4, 1974, after her last sighting at a discotheque situated at 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. She is a white female, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds. Valarie was born on October 16, 1953, and has brown eyes along with a scar on her left calf.
Valarie Lorraine Cuccia met a friend at the PS-211 Park on May 4, 1974. From there, they hitchhiked to a discotheque and once inside the two girls separated. Later, Cuccia’s friend saw her talking to two unknown white males. It is believed that she was later forced into their vehicle and possibly taken to the state of Massachusetts. The vehicle was described as a passenger car with a blue metallic finish. ~ New York State Police
If you have any information, you can reach out to NYS VICAP by calling 518-464-7144 or emailing the New York State Police at [email protected].
6. Michelle C. Eason, Missing since 1997
Michelle C. Eason, a member of the New York State Police, is a valuable asset to the force.
Michelle, a Black woman, was born on March 9, 1971. Standing at a height of 5 feet 2 inches and weighing 115 pounds, she possesses captivating brown eyes. The last known sighting of Michelle dates back to September 1997, on Main Street in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Michelle C. Eason is one of seven women reported missing from the Dutchess County area since October 1996. She has extensive dental work and a birth mark/dark area on left shoulder. ~ New York State Police
If you have any information that could assist the police, please contact the Poughkeepsie Police Department at (845) 451-4000 or email the New York State Police at [email protected].
7. Erica Jane Franolich, who went missing in 1986, has yet to be found.
Erica, a Caucasian woman, was born on August 12, 1960. She possesses striking brown eyes and has a distinctive mole on her left knee. Standing at a height of 5 feet 4 inches, she weighs approximately 100 pounds. The last known sighting of Erica was on October 13, 1986, in Middleburgh, NY.
Erica was last heard from October 13, 1986. She was last seen in the vicinity of Main Street in Middleburgh, New York. She is believed to be the victim of foul play. Erica was last seen wearing blue denim overalls with a bulky shirt. ~ New York State Police
If you have any information regarding Erica, please reach out to the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at (518) 630-1700 or send an email to [email protected].
8. Lucy Delia Fuentes, who has been missing since 1992, remains a haunting mystery.
The New York State Police recently released a photo of a missing 13-year-old girl named Lucy Delia Fuentes. The authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating her.
Lucy, a white female with brown eyes, was last seen in Newburgh, NY on October 22, 1992. There is a possibility that she left the area and traveled to Florida with a male companion. Lucy is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 155 pounds, and was born on October 7, 1957.
You can find a comprehensive list of individuals who have been missing for years from New York.
