On December 30, 1983, Diana Hanson was home for Christmas vacation from college, when she left her parent’s home off Desert Inn for her daily jog. Diana never came home.

Her parents reported her missing at approximately 6:00 p.m.

On December 31, 1983 a construction worker reported a dead body in the desert area near Spring Mountain and Buffalo. Diana was identified by her parents.

An extensive investigation was undertaken. It appears that the suspect abducted Diana somewhere along her route and drove her to the area where she was discovered.

Diana was sexually assaulted and murdered. There were signs of a struggle in the immediate area and Diana’s clothing was located near by.

In spite of the extensive investigation, no viable suspects have been identified.

Anyone with information is urged call LV Metro Homicide Cold Case Detail at 702-828-COLD.

Categories: Cold Cases