| 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 |