Let's keep Kara Kopetsky from becoming a "Cold Case." While there are thousands of missing teens, Kara stands out among the crowd because she could be any one's kid. You know the type, attractive, independent, a sense of invincibility... all characteristics which can lead to a tragic Greek mythology type of ending without timely intervention. So let's intervene. Almost two years ago, on May 4, 2007, Kara Kopetsky, a 17-year-old high school junior in Belton, Missouri, disappeared without a trace. Kara was a 5'5" attractive girl who went to school during the day and worked at Popeye's Chicken at night.
On this particular school morning, she called her mom and asked her to drop off a text book she had forgotten. She also asked her mother to wash her uniform so she could work the evening shift at Popeye's Chicken. Shortly thereafter, Kara had an argument with a teacher. Kara got upset and walked out of school, never to be seen again. Kara's cell phone remained silent and her location has never been determined.
On this particular school morning, she called her mom and asked her to drop off a text book she had forgotten. She also asked her mother to wash her uniform so she could work the evening shift at Popeye's Chicken. Shortly thereafter, Kara had an argument with a teacher. Kara got upset and walked out of school, never to be seen again. Kara's cell phone remained silent and her location has never been determined.
Police classified Kara as a runaway. But she never used her bank card and she left all her money and belongings behind. Two years later, her family believes Kara was a victim. According to police in Belton, the case remains "actively investigated" but there are little to no leads and Kara is classified as an endangered and missing adult case. Karakopetsky Web Site
Shortly after Kara disappeared, the abduction and slaying of Kelsey Smith came to the public forefront. Smith was taken from a store parking lot in Overland Park, Kansas. She was murdered and disposed of in a Missouri woods, six miles from Kara's home in Belton. However, in the Smith case, Edwin Roy "Jack" Hall was pleaded guilty to her murder and is serving a life sentence. Police found no connection between Kara's disappearance and Kelsey's death.
There is apparently a $30,000 reward for tips leading to the whereabouts of Kara Kopetsky or the arrest of anyone responsible for her disappearance. If you have information, call the Belton Police at 816-474-TIPS.
You may also visit a myspace page devoted to Kara by clicking on this LINK. The myspace has the above sketch of a male who may have been seen with Kara after her disappearance.
To the investigators and psychics, here is your chance to prove your worth!
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If they show up on any movie set, I will call!
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Any more leads?
We really don't know if there is any connection between Kara and Kelsey's case. It has never been proven or disproved.It wouldn't surprise me if Edwin Hall had something to do with Kara's disappearance. He has denied it. But who knows...
Some one has to know what happened to her. I doubt she ran away without someone knowing it by now. Seems like an abduction. Runaway doesn't seem to fit IMO.
Okey, here is the rumor. Notice I said rumor going around the internet!
Rumor is that Kara was murdered and buried under a concrete encased porch in west Belton.
Someone has at least told Kara's parents about the rumor. It is unclear what the Belton Police have done about investigating the rumor.
Edwin Hall is a freak. Did you know he was convicted 11 years ago of threatening his adoptive sister at knifepoint? He pleaded no contest to aggravated assault in May 1996. he was removed him from his adoptive home. Hall was then placed in state custody. A second charge of making a criminal threat was dismissed.
At 26, Hall was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping of 18-year-old Kelsey Smith at a Target parking lot in suburban Kansas City. Smith was strangled. Hall ended up pleading guilty. He is serving life.
Now if he murdered Kara, why would he not own up to it. It is not like he is getting out of prison.
I don't think she ran away.
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She gone...
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