Kimberly Langwell, a mother from Beaumont, Texas, disappeared on July 9, 1999. She had plans to dine with her teenage daughter and boyfriend but never returned home from work, according to authorities.
It was more than 20 years before her remains were discovered in a concealed grave. The breakthrough came after a man revealed a long-held secret that led investigators to her location, officials said.
Details about the man or the circumstances surrounding the discovery were not disclosed. Authorities continue to investigate the case and have not announced any arrests related to her death.
The case highlights how long-unsolved crimes can sometimes be solved through the persistence of investigators and the confessions of individuals with knowledge of the events.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
