The death of a local teen is still a mystery, 52 years later.
On March 16, 1974, the body of 14-year-old Karen Lee Ann Caughlin was found in a ditch just west of Petrolia.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have issued a renewed plea for information that may lead to the person or persons responsible for the teen's death.
Police said Caughlin had been at the "Rose Garden Roller Rink" in Point Edward, and was dropped off at a girlfriend's house on Brock Street in Sarnia at around midnight, but never made it inside.
In 2017, police said new information in the case had revealed her injuries were consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle. Police said it was a purple, 1970-71 Chrysler high performance vehicle.
It's believed her body was moved from where she was hit to where it was eventually discovered.
"The Criminal Investigation Branch and the Lambton County OPP remain committed to this active investigation," said OPP Inspector Chris Avery in a news release. "The public's assistance has generated several leads in the past years, and we encourage anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and help us seek justice for Karen and her family."
OPP are offering a $50,000 reward for information in the case leading to an arrest and conviction.
Anyone with information is urged to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
