Lauren Thompson was 32 and a mother of three when she vanished from the Rock Hill area of Panola County, Texas, on January 10, 2019. She made a frantic 911 call lasting over 20 minutes saying someone was chasing her through heavy woods; the call ended abruptly, apparently when her phone battery died. Her vehicle was found stuck in a muddy ditch and a male friend who had been with her said they had been fishing and that Lauren ran into the woods alone while he went to get help.

A massive multi-agency search turned up only one shoe confirmed to be hers. On July 27, 2022, a work crew found skeletal remains in Panola County; dental comparisons later confirmed the remains were Lauren’s. Forensic experts said decomposition prevented a definitive cause of death. Authorities including the Panola County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers continue investigating but have not announced any clear suspects.

If anyone knew Lauren, was in the Rock Hill area on January 10, 2019, or has information that could help explain what happened, please come forward.