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Lisa Ann Green
MissingTuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Overview
On the evening of July 27, 2007, 44-year-old Lisa Ann Green disappeared after making a routine trip to a grocery store in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Nearly two decades later, no arrests have been made, no confirmed sightings have been reported, and Lisa has never been found. Her disappearance remains one of Alabama’s most enduring unsolved missing persons cases.
Lisa, a mother of two, lived in Tuscaloosa and worked for Randall-Reilly Publishing. According to investigators, she drove to the Food World grocery store on University Boulevard East in Cottondale to buy groceries. Security cameras captured her making her purchase at approximately 9:30 p.m. before she exited the store. Those images remain the last confirmed sighting of her.
Detailed Case Breakdown
Lisa Ann Green: The Unsolved 2007 Disappearance That Still Haunts Tuscaloosa
On the evening of July 27, 2007, 44-year-old Lisa Ann Green disappeared after making a routine trip to a grocery store in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Nearly two decades later, no arrests have been made, no confirmed sightings have been reported, and Lisa has never been found. Her disappearance remains one of Alabama’s most enduring unsolved missing persons cases.
Lisa, a mother of two, lived in Tuscaloosa and worked for Randall-Reilly Publishing. According to investigators, she drove to the Food World grocery store on University Boulevard East in Cottondale to buy groceries. Security cameras captured her making her purchase at approximately 9:30 p.m. before she exited the store. Those images remain the last confirmed sighting of her.
When Lisa failed to return home, concern grew among family members. However, her disappearance was reportedly not officially reported for several weeks, delaying the initial investigation. On August 4, 2007, an off-duty police officer discovered her pickup truck abandoned in the same grocery store parking lot where she had last been seen. The vehicle showed no obvious signs of violence, and Lisa’s personal belongings—including money and clothing—were reportedly left behind. Investigators have never publicly disclosed evidence indicating where she went after leaving the store.
Authorities have never identified a suspect or publicly announced a definitive theory explaining Lisa’s disappearance. Investigators have considered numerous leads over the years, but none have resulted in charges. Because there is no confirmed evidence that Lisa left voluntarily, law enforcement continues to classify the case as an active missing persons investigation.
The case has received renewed public attention in recent years. In 2025, local television station ABC 33/40 featured Lisa’s disappearance as part of its “Unsolved Alabama” series. Her son, Travis Green, spoke publicly about the emotional toll the disappearance has taken on the family and urged anyone with information to come forward. He described the experience as life-changing, noting that he was only 14 years old when his mother vanished.
The television exposure also reminded viewers that investigators continue to seek new leads despite the passage of time. Cold cases are often solved years later through advances in forensic science, witness statements, or previously overlooked evidence, making continued public awareness important.
Latest Investigation Information
As of mid-2026:
- Lisa Ann Green remains listed as an active missing person by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
- The investigation remains open with the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
- No arrests or persons of interest have been publicly identified.
- Authorities continue encouraging anyone with information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, to contact investigators.
- National missing persons organizations continue to feature Lisa’s case to generate new leads.

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On July 27, 2007, 44-year-old Lisa Ann Green was last seen driving a silver Dodge pickup in Tuscaloosa.
She had been at a nearby apartment and was expected to meet a friend to discuss a fundraiser before picking up her son. She never arrived. Later that evening, surveillance footage captured Lisa at a grocery store wearing a white shirt and dark jeans.
Her vehicle was later located in the 4400 block of University Boulevard East. Despite extensive efforts to determine what happened, Lisa has never been found. Compounding the difficulty of the investigation, her disappearance was not reported for nearly two months.
Nearly eighteen years have passed, but Lisa’s family and friends are still left without answers.
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Lisa Ann Green, please contact the Tuscaloosa Police Department at 205-349-2121.
Because someone knows where her journey ended — and her family deserves to know too.
Social Media, News and Case Links:
Facebook: Lisa’s Post
Charley Project: Lisa’s Page
ABC News: Unsolved Alabama Grocery Store Disappearance
Contact Information:
| Agency | Role | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Police Department | Primary investigating agency | Phone: (205) 349-2121 • Email: police@tuscaloosa.com • 3801 Trevor S. Phillips Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (City of Tuscaloosa) |
| Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation | State investigative assistance | Tuscaloosa SBI Office: (205) 349-4415 • Crime Hotline: (800) 392-8011 • Email: sbi.investigations@alea.gov (Alea) |
| FBI Birmingham Field Office | Federal tips and assistance | Phone: (205) 326-6166 • Online tips: tips.fbi.gov • 1000 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203 (fbi.gov) |
Event Timeline Graph
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 27, 2007 | Lisa Ann Green leaves home to shop at the Food World grocery store in Cottondale, Alabama. |
| July 27, 2007 – 9:30 p.m. | Surveillance cameras record Lisa making a purchase and leaving the store. This is the last confirmed sighting of her. |
| August 4, 2007 | An off-duty police officer discovers Lisa’s abandoned pickup truck in the grocery store parking lot. |
| August 2007 | Authorities begin investigating her disappearance as suspicious after she fails to return home. |
| 2007–Present | Numerous leads are investigated, but Lisa has never been located and no arrests have been announced. |
| March 2025 | ABC 33/40 highlights the case in its “Unsolved Alabama” series, featuring an interview with Lisa’s son. |
| 2026 | The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues listing Lisa as an active missing person, and the investigation remains open. |
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
On July 27, 2007
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