Crownover was reported missing by her boyfriend with whom she had been living with in Hamilton County, Tennessee, for one month, on December 4, 1987. He claimed on November 26, 1987, they went to bed together and when he woke up the next morning, she was missing. He also stated he checked with her friends and no one else had seen her either. She left a note saying she would call, but she never did. Crownover left all her clothes and most of her personal items at Duenas's house. She had also left her vehicle, but took $200. 00.