Kimberly McAndrew was a shy, sweet young woman from a small town in Nova Scotia who had just moved to Halifax for University. Classes were starting in a few short weeks and she was excited for her next chapter to begin. She left work around 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 12, 1989 and was never seen again. This cold case may include multiple missing and murdered women with more than a few suspects. Someone knows something. If you have any information, please contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure tip online. Details and link are below.
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