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Glenda Petersen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Jul 4, 1997

Victim Details

Jul 4, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

Glenda

Petersen

69

40

60 inches

62 inches

93 lbs

96 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 4, 1997

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

11947

Norman Police Department

Norman

Oklahoma

Cleveland County

73069

Sean Judy

Detective

201-B West Gray Street, Oklahoma

4053211444

Local

Law Enforcement

http://normanpd.normanok.gov/

2000-75656

Norman Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15218) and 7 other sources
On a warm Independence Day in 1997, 40-year-old Glenda Jean Petersen was enjoying a holiday celebration at Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Nicknamed 'Blondie' and 'Sunshine,' Glenda was a mother of four with distinctive tattoos of the letter 'G' on her left forearm and 'B' on her left hand. She had recently broken her right leg and was wearing a cast. As the festivities wound down, Glenda made a decision that would forever alter the course of her life and leave her family searching for answers. She handed her purse and boots to her youngest daughter and accepted a ride from a man she had just met.

Glenda was last seen leaving the celebration with an unidentified man. He was described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, standing about six feet tall and weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and a mustache. They drove off in his vehicle, a dark-colored Chevrolet pickup truck, estimated to be a 1990 or 1991 model. The truck was last spotted on Highway 9. After that moment, Glenda Jean Petersen was never seen or heard from again. Her sudden and complete disappearance left her children and loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty and distress.

The Norman Police Department is investigating her disappearance, but very little information has surfaced over the years. Glenda had several distinguishing features, including long, bleached-blonde hair, a scar on her neck, and an artificial jaw. The circumstances surrounding her decision to leave with a stranger remain unknown, and with no further leads, her case has grown cold. The man and his dark-colored pickup truck seemingly vanished along with her, leaving behind a family desperate for any information that could bring them closure. Her case remains an active and unsolved missing persons investigation.
Last Seen: Jul 4, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP15218
  • Glenda Jean Petersen - The Charley Project
  • Glenda Peterson - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Glenda Jean Petersen : r/NotForgotten - Reddit
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - unidentified case UP6728
    Jane Doe — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    UP6728 • Found Mar 19, 2009
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen

    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.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, I was thinking about the cast Glenda Petersen was wearing when she disappeared. It's... ...Read More
    05/25/2024
    Has anyone looked into the details of the pickup truck that Glenda was last seen getting into? I... ...Read More
    01/18/2024
    I’ve always been intrigued by Glenda Jean Petersen’s case, especially considering that she left... ...Read More
    06/01/2023

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