7-Year-Old Cortney Clayton Disappeared in Broad Daylight… Then Her Body Was Found 15 Miles Away

Send us Fan MailSeven-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 Notes36 Years Later: Murder of 7-Year-Old Stamford Girl Remains UnsolvedYahoo News Recap: Cold Case of 7-Year-Old Cortney Clayton Still Haunts Texas TownSolve the Case: Cortney ClaytonNew Composite Sketch Released in 28-Year-Old Cortney Clayton CaseParents Remember Cortney Clayton 30 Years LaterTexas Cold Case: Who Killed Cortney Clayton?Cortney Clayton – True Crime DivaThe Austin Chronicle: Still Searching for Justice in Jones CountySupport Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case