Elizabeth Theresa Bishop, a 20-year-old woman, was last seen in Abilene, Texas, on October 2, 1981. Known by her nickname Terri, she was at or near a nightclub called Diamond Jim's on Butternut Street when she was observed talking to some unidentified men. She has not been seen or heard from since that evening. At the time of her disappearance, Bishop was described as a white female, 5'6" to 5'7" tall, and weighing between 110 and 125 pounds, with brown hair and hazel
eyes. She was reportedly wearing blue jeans and a white blouse with multicolored stripes.
Authorities considered the notorious serial killer Henry Lee Lucas as a possible suspect in Bishop's case. Investigators interviewed Lucas on at least ten separate occasions regarding Bishop's disappearance; however, he consistently denied any involvement in her case. Lucas, who was convicted for a 1979 murder in Texas and sentenced to death, had his sentence commuted to life in prison by then-Governor George W. Bush before he died in prison. Lucas claimed to have hundreds of victims, but many of his confessions were found to be false, making the true number of his victims uncertain. He was also considered a person of interest in several other unsolved disappearances.
The investigation into Elizabeth Theresa Bishop's disappearance is still open, and foul play is suspected. Her case is classified as an endangered missing person. The Abilene Police Department continues to have her case listed as unsolved.Last Seen: Oct 2, 1981
