Thursday March 16, 2023, marked the 49-year anniversary of the death of Karen Caughlin, a 14-year-old girl from Sarnia, who was last seen alive in the very early hours of Saturday, March 16th, 1974. Her body was discovered the following morning on Plowing Match Road between Churchill Line and Lasalle Line in Lambton County. In 2017, new information revealed that Karen’s injuries were consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle. Her body was then moved from the location where she was hit to where her body was discovered.
The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch continues to seek information that will lead to the identification of the individual or individuals responsible. A $50,000 reward for information remains in effect.
A memorial to Karen which had been placed along Plowing Match Road has been removed. Family members are urging those responsible for taking the cross and memorial to please return it or drop it off at the Lambton County OPP Detachment.
written by: C. Soares
