Seven-year-old Cortney Clayton vanished while walking home from a corner store in tiny Stamford, Texas. It was 1988—a time when kids still rode bikes until dark, and trust lingered in small towns. But what followed shattered that trust: Cortney's body was found miles away, and despite witness sketches, leads, and decades of investigation, her murder remains unsolved.
This case has haunted the community for over 36 years. New composite sketches, evolving theories, and a heartbroken family’s relentless push for answers have kept Cortney’s name alive. But has law enforcement missed something crucial? Why was she targeted? Who could’ve been watching?
Join Arlene and Leah as they walk through the timeline, explore the evidence, revisit the original suspect sketches, and ask the questions that still demand answers.
Show Notes
36 Years Later: Murder of 7-Year-Old Stamford Girl Remains Unsolved
Yahoo News Recap: Cold Case of 7-Year-Old Cortney Clayton Still Haunts Texas Town
Solve the Case: Cortney Clayton
New Composite Sketch Released in 28-Year-Old Cortney Clayton Case
Parents Remember Cortney Clayton 30 Years Later
Texas Cold Case: Who Killed Cortney Clayton?
Cortney Clayton – True Crime Diva
The Austin Chronicle: Still Searching for Justice in Jones County
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