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On a quiet evening in 1981, Karen Lynn Douglas—a devoted mother from Harris County, Texas—was brutally stabbed to death in her own home. With no signs of forced entry, investigators believed she may have known her killer. But despite an extensive investigation, the case quickly turned cold, leaving more questions than answers behind.

Who wanted Karen dead? Was she the victim of a targeted attack, or was it a crime of opportunity? Over four decades later, Texas Rangers and the Department of Public Safety continue searching for leads, but the identity of her murderer remains a mystery.

Karen’s family has never stopped seeking justice. Her husband still hopes that new forensic techniques or a long-buried secret will finally bring closure. But with time working against the case, will the truth ever come to light?

Join Arlene and Leah as they unravel the chilling details of this forgotten Texas cold case. Who killed Karen Lynn Douglas, and why has justice been denied for over 40 years?

Show Notes: 

Heartbreaking: Karen Douglas’ Husband Still Hopeful Killer Is Caught

DPS Seeks Information on 1981 Cold Case Murder of Harris County Mom

Texas DPS Seeks Leads in the 1981 Murder of Karen Lynn Douglas

Texas Rangers Still Investigating Karen Lynn Douglas Cold Case

The Murder of Karen Lynn Douglas: A Chilling Cold Case

Karen Lynn Douglas Cold Case - YouTube

Houston Mom Karen Lynn Douglas Stabbed to Death: Cold Case Update

Harris County Cold Case: The Unsolved Murder of Karen Lynn Douglas

Gone Cold Podcast: The Murder of Karen Lynn Douglas

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