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Deborah Owens Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oroville, California on Nov 19, 1978

Victim Details

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

Deborah

Owens

23

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 19, 1978

Oroville

California

,

07/11/2026

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Deborah Owens was last seen on November 19, 1978, at her home in Oroville, California. She was 23 years old at the time and a mother of two young children. Her husband, Marvin Gail Owens, reported her missing two days later. Deborah's disappearance was considered out of character, as she was known to be a caring mother who would not leave her children without checking on them.

Over the years, suspicion grew around Marvin Owens, especially given the troubled nature of their relation ...
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Last Seen: Nov 19, 1978

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  • Debbie Owens | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Husband of woman who went missing in 1978 arrested - KCRA
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