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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Debra
Ann Honey-hooks
41
41
5'7 inches
97 lbs
Biracial, Black, White
Female
In the autumn of 2002, a 41-year-old biracial woman named Debra Ann Honey-hooks vanished from the streets of Tacoma, Washington. She was a mother of three, remembered by some as a helpful person who loved to dance. Debra was last definitively seen during the evening hours of November 6, 2002, on Puyallup Avenue. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5'7" and weighing only 97 pounds, with dyed blonde hair and brown eyes. The clothes she was wearing were a black jacket, a black and white sweater, a white shirt, gray sweatpants, and white shoes. Her life had taken a difficult turn, and she was struggling with drug addiction, which had led to a severe decline in her physical health and strained her relationship with her family. In fact, the last conversation she reportedly had with her eldest daughter involved painful words, as her daughter, then 17, had taken on the care of her younger siblings due to Debra's circumstances. Following her disappearance, there were faint and unconfirmed signs of her presence. A phone call may have been attempted to her family on November 15, nine days after she was last seen, but no contact was made. There was also a possible sighting of her along Pacific Highway in the Seattle-Tacoma area sometime in mid-December of that year. Debra was known to frequent the SeaTac strip and the Pioneer Square area of Seattle, places known for high-risk activities. Her lifestyle, which included involvement in drugs and sex work, immediately raised concerns among investigators that she had met with foul play. The years that followed were filled with silence and uncertainty for her children and family, who were left to wonder what had become of her. The passage of time did not bring answers, and Debra's case remained unsolved for many years, one of several disappearances of vulnerable women from the Tacoma area that concerned law enforcement. Her daughter had expressed the profound pain of not knowing, having given up hope of learning her mother's whereabouts. Ultimately, it was confirmed that Debra Ann Honey-hooks was deceased. While the specific details surrounding the discovery of her fate have not been made public, the confirmation brought a somber end to a long and painful mystery. The overview of this case highlights the tragic story of a woman facing immense personal challenges whose life was cut short. Her disappearance underscores the dangers faced by individuals in vulnerable situations and the lasting impact such unresolved tragedies have on their families.
Nov 06, 2002
Tacoma
Washington
Tacoma
Tacoma Police Departmen
253-591-5674
06/23/2026
