The Case
Follow the documented events surrounding Loretta's disappearance, the search, the investigation, and the court proceedings.
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Loretta Lynn Willoughby
1969–1985 • Age 15
Loretta was fifteen years old when she disappeared on February 10, 1985. Her murder remains unsolved.
About the Archive
The Loretta Willoughby Archive preserves the documented history of Loretta's life, her unsolved murder, and the investigation that followed. Through newspapers, public records, photographs, and community memories, the project seeks to ensure that Loretta is remembered and that the historical record remains accessible to future generations.
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