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Barbara Ann Sams, a 63-year-old woman from Sealy, Texas, has been missing since May 14, 2016. On the day of her disappearance, she left her home without any personal belongings, which was uncharacteristic for her. Although Sams had a history of leaving home for a day or two at a time, she would typically take some personal items with her. She has not been seen or heard from since she left.

Following her disappearance, Sams's vehicle was discovered abandoned on the Brazos River Bridge of ...Read More
Last Seen: May 14, 2016
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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Barbara

Ann Sams

63

63

5'8 inches

140 lbs

White

Female

Sams was last seen in Sealy, Texas on May 14, 2016. She left home without taking any belongings with her and has never been heard from again. After her disappearance, her vehicle was located abandoned on the Brazos River Bridge off Interstate 10 in Austin County, Texas with the keys still in the ignition. Sams has left home before for a day or two at a time before, but she normally takes some personal items with her and she's never been gone for this long before. She's considered endangered and her case remains unsolved.

May 14, 2016

Sealy

Texas

Sealy

3

Sealy Police Departmen

979-885-2913

01/28/2026