Last seen on January 10, 2019 in Rock Hill area of Panola County, Texas.

Lauren was fishing in a heavily wooded area with friends. They decided to leave and her vehicle got stuck. Lauren became paranoid and left her vehicle. She called 911 and was describing the wooded area she was in. Law Enforcement found her vehicle and the people she was with while Lauren was still on the phone with 911. Phone pings were checked and had Lauren in the same area further north of the vehicle. Multiple searches were conducted but to no avail.

The remains of Laura were located in July 2022 in a wooded area. Dental records were used to identify her. Additional items were found in January of 2023 near the area where Laura's remains were found in July of 2022.