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Terry Lynn Collier, 30 years old at the time, has been considered a missing person since January 1, 1979, with her last known location being in San Bernardino County, California. Collier's family last saw her when she departed from her home in Aurora, Illinois, at some point in 1979. Following her departure from Illinois, it is known that she traveled to Southern California and spent time in the areas of San Bernardino, Riverside, and possibly San Diego. It is believed that during her time in Ca ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 01, 1979
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Terry

Lynn Collier

30

30

5'2 inches

125 lbs

White

Female

Collier's family last saw her when she left her Aurora, Illinois home sometime during 1979. They know she traveled to southern California and stayed in the San Bernardino, Riverside and/or San Diego areas. She may have been staying in homeless shelters. Her family hasn't heard from her since 1979. Authorities have learned that Collier was in San Diego, California in 2004, and they obtained a 2004 photograph of her. She may have moved to the east coast of Florida sometime in 2008 or 2009. Her current whereabouts are unknown, her case is still open and the police and her family are still looking for her. California police are investigating.

Jan 01, 1979

San Bernardino County

California

San Bernardino County

9

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Departmen

909-387-2978

01/25/2026