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Gwendolyn King Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Sep 1, 1982

Victim Details

Apr 12, 2022

Dec 24, 2023

Gwendolyn

King

60

16

62 inches

64 inches

100 lbs

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 1, 1982

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73159

No

113572

Oklahoma City Police Department

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73102

Michael Brenton

Lieutenant

701 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma

4052971129

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.okc.gov/departments/police

2022-00021785

Mar 31, 2022

Oklahoma City Police Department

na

Red/Auburn

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP90467) and 8 other sources
On September 1, 1982, a 16-year-old female named Gwendolyn "Sue" King was last seen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her sister had dropped her off at the Greyhound bus station with a ticket to travel to San Bernardino, California. Gwendolyn was expected to meet her mother there and enroll in high school. However, she never arrived at her destination, and it remains unconfirmed if she ever boarded the bus in Oklahoma City. At the time of her disappearance, Gwendolyn had long red or auburn hair and brown eyes. She was between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed between 100 and 115 pounds. The clothing she was wearing on the day she vanished is unknown.

Following Gwendolyn's failure to arrive in California, her mother's attempts to report her missing to law enforcement in 1982 were unsuccessful, as authorities reportedly declined to file a report at that time. In a desperate search for answers, her mother hired a private investigator, but this effort yielded no results. Reports suggest that Gwendolyn may have been unhappy about the move to California, as she did not want to leave her friends behind in Oklahoma. The case remained officially unreported for decades until 2022, when her relatives prompted law enforcement to open an investigation.

The initial lack of an official missing person report created significant challenges in the investigation into Gwendolyn's disappearance. For forty years, her case was not formally documented, which meant valuable time and potential leads were lost. The circumstances surrounding her last known moments are vague, with no witnesses confirming she boarded the bus. The case is a poignant example of the difficulties faced when a significant amount of time has passed before an official investigation begins. The Oklahoma City Police Department is now handling the investigation and asks anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 1982

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Gwendolyn Susie "Sue" King - Oklahoma Cold Cases
  • Gwendolyn “Susie” King Vanished From Oklahoma City, OK in 1982 ...
  • Gwendolyn Susie King - The Charley Project
  • Sue King | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Oklahoma County - Oklahoma Cold Cases
  • Gwendolyn “Susie” King Vanished From Oklahoma City
  • Gwendolyn King Missing Person Flyer | Oklahoma City, OK
  • Oklahoma - Gwendolyn Susie Sue King has been missing since ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - unidentified case UP5175
    Jane Doe — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    UP5175 • Found Mar 6, 1996
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 100–115 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Moore, Oklahoma
    UP156660 • Found Feb 28, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–28 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 43 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 87%133 lb vs 100–115 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Irving, Texas
    UP112441 • Found Apr 11, 1984
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 95%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%181 mi away
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 92%130–160 lb vs 100–115 lb

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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