Lois HannaLois Hanna, last seen in 1988 after leaving a homecoming dance in Lucknow. (Photo provided by the South Bruce OPP)
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Police release "never-before-seen evidence" in ongoing Lois Hanna disappearance case

In July of 1988, then 25-year-old Lois Hanna of Kincardine disappeared without a trace.

Now, police are releasing new never-before-seen evidence in a new documentary called Vanished Lois Hanna: Unsolved in the hopes that someone may be able to help them solve the case.

Lois was last seen at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 1988, in Lucknow, Ontario. She said goodbye to her brother, Dave Hanna, at the Homecoming Dance and she was never seen again.

This video features new first-hand accounts from Lois's four brothers, the co-worker who entered her home after Lois vanished, one of the initial OPP detectives on the case and a recently assigned dedicated detective who is reviewing the entire case and has conducted 45 new interviews and two new polygraphs.

It also includes never-before-released evidence. On the night Lois went missing, a vehicle was seen parked outside of Lois's house at approximately 3 a.m. Notably, the vehicle had round headlights. Since vehicles in the mid 1980s featured square headlights, this suggests the vehicle was likely an older model from the 1970s.

Additionally, that same night, a credible witness heard suspicious voices and activity at the Kincardine harbour. 

Police are hoping this newly released evidence may bring forward information to help solve the case. The South Bruce OPP Crime Unit continues the investigation, and if anyone has any tips or information contact South Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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