Lisa A Ryder
Case #: J-64-17603

Age / Sex / Race: 40 / Female / White
Location of Homicide: MD Rt. 65 north of Starke Rd. Body recovered down an embankment.
County: Washington
Date / Time: 12 / 22 / 1978
Cause of Death: Shooting
Details: Lisa was located in a tall grassy area approximately 10 ft. from the eastside shoulder of Md. Rt. 65. Lisa Ryder was reported missing to the Alexandria VA police department on December 24, 1978. Lisa was last seen on December 21, 1978 preparing for school, however never made it to school. Lisa’s body was discovered on December 23, 1978 at approximately 10:30 a.m. by individuals traveling on Md. Rt. 65.
Investigator: Detective Sergeant John Cook
Maryland State Police - Cold Case Unit
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland  21208
410-290-0050
jgcook@mdsp.org