The Doe Network:
Case File 150DFOR

1 Age-Progression
Left: Johnson, circa 1982; Right: Age-progressed to age 45 (circa 2010)

Kerry Lynelle Johnson
Missing since September 14, 1982 from Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: November 27, 1964
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 17 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8; 160 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; blue eyes. Kerry has feet that are turned slightly inward. This created complications when she would run
  • Scars: A faint scar near eye from stitches (it is unknown which eye),
  • Dentals: Not available
  • DNA: Available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Kerry left from her home in Salem, Oregon and traveled to Reno, Nevada to visit a relative. On September 15, 1982, she left Reno to travel to San Jose, California to visit a friend. It is unknown if Kerry ever arrived in California. She has not been heard from since.
She was possibly carrying a blue suitcase or bag.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning Johnson's case, please contact:
Salem Police Department
Missing Persons Unit
503-588-6123
Email
All information may be submitted on an anonymous basis.

NCMEC #: NCMC784470

Agency Case Number: 8236790

NCIC Number: M-091289759
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information: The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
State Police Missing Children Clearinghouse
NamUs

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