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Case File 56DFOH

1 Age-Progression
Left: Spencer in 1989; Right: Age-progressed image of Spencer at age 34 (circa 2006)

Karen Anne Spencer
Missing since December 29, 1989 from Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: January 17, 1972
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 17 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'1; 120 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; hazel-green eyes
  • Dentals: Available

    • Circumstances of Disappearance
    In the early morning hours of December 30, 1989 - sometime around 3 a.m. - Karen was driving on I-275 with her sister-in-law. The two got into an argument and Karen apparently got out near the Madeira-Loveland exit and walked away. Karen was never seen again. Karen had $7 in her pocket and two paychecks totaling $23.30 waiting for her that were never picked up.
    At the time Karen disappeared, she was living in Reading with her family and was a senior at Reading High School. A search by police and the family of the area and the surrounding terrain for miles revealed no clues. Foul play is suspected.

    Investigators
    If you have any information on Spencer's whereabouts, please contact:
    Miami Township Police Department
    Detective Bill Paul
    513-732-2231
    All information may be submitted anonymously.

    Agency Case Number:
    89-000002.

    NCMEC #:
    NCMC734269

    NCIC Number:
    M-498194513
    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Source Information: The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
    The Cincinnati Post

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