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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52312) and 5 other sources
Brenda Kay Foster, a 36-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, was last seen on May 9, 1989. Brenda was classified as an endangered missing person due to medical concerns, having recently undergone a hysterectomy. She was described as 5'1", weighing approximately 105 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her ears were pierced, and she likely had a visible hysterectomy scar at the time of her disappearance.

Few details about her case have emerged over the years. Brenda's whereabouts have remained unknown since that day, and despite investigations by local authorities, including the Dallas Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, no significant leads have been reported. Her case is still unsolved and continues to be listed as open, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.

The lack of available details about the circumstances of her disappearance has made it difficult to develop a clear narrative, but efforts continue to locate her or uncover what might have happened on that day in 1989.

Last Seen: May 9, 1989

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP97025 • Found Apr 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'1"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP3801 • Found Jul 11, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 0%180 lb vs 105 lb
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14141 • Found Jul 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'1"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Jacksboro, Texas
UP10893 • Found Jun 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
Weight 86%87 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.