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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8540) and 8 other sources
Diana Deloise Goldston, a 36-year-old woman known as "The Flower Girl," was last seen on July 1, 1996, in Denton, Texas. She made a living selling roses around the area. Witnesses reported seeing her being abducted by a man and a woman who forced her into a black Chevrolet pickup truck, followed by a gunshot. The perpetrators, who believed Goldston had stolen money from them, were later identified and arrested. Bloodstains found in the truck supported the claims of violence, and it was confirmed that Goldston was murdered shortly after her abduction.

Authorities believe her body was initially buried near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton. However, one of the perpetrators allegedly returned to the site and moved her remains to an unknown location before law enforcement could conduct a search. Despite extensive efforts, her body has never been recovered. In December 1996, one of her kidnappers, James Robert Griffin, was convicted, and his accomplice also received a prison sentence. Despite these convictions, Goldston’s remains are still missing, and the case remains unresolved.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1996