Crime Junkie UPDATE: Kimberly Doss
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Jun 2, 2025 In this gripping update, the unresolved case of Kimberly Doss takes center stage. Her disappearance in 1980 reveals complexities and unsettling missteps in the investigation. Eyewitness testimonies raise questions about law enforcement's handling of the case. Despite the decades of uncertainty, Kimberly's family remains persistent in their quest for answers. With the help of a new detective, there's renewed hope for uncovering new leads and bringing closure to a heart-wrenching mystery.
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Kimberly's Mysterious Disappearance
- Kimberly Doss called her mom wanting to come home from Davenport, Iowa, in 1980 but never arrived as planned.
- Her mom bought a bus ticket for her, but Kimberly disappeared during the journey, and calls stopped unexpectedly.
Jurisdiction Gaps Delay Investigation
- Police departments in Houston and Davenport continually argued over jurisdiction, delaying the missing person report.
- Kimberly was officially reported missing two years late, handicapping the investigation from the start.
False Narrative Hinders Search
- Official records incorrectly marked Kimberly as a 16-year-old runaway instead of a missing 14-year-old on her way home.
- These errors fostered a false narrative that led to negligent investigation and blocked critical leads.