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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP93286) and 1 other source
Barbara Peterson, an 18-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, disappeared on July 16, 1977. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Black woman, approximately 5'6" to 5'7" tall, weighing around 140 pounds, with pierced ears. Peterson was last seen in Dallas, but few details are available about the circumstances surrounding her last known moments. Despite her family's and law enforcement's efforts, she has not been heard from since that day.

Over the decades, little new information has surfaced about Barbara's case. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and it is categorized as a cold case. Investigators continue to seek any potential leads that could shed light on what happened to her. Public appeals for information encourage anyone with knowledge about her whereabouts or the events of that day to come forward. However, despite these efforts, Barbara Peterson's case remains a mystery, with no significant breakthroughs reported in the years since she went missing.
Last Seen: Jul 16, 1977

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14787 • Found Feb 29, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–21 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 135–140 lb
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Texas
UP4074 • Found May 21, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 89%114 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP123029 • Found Aug 22, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 98%120 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP3730
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP3730 • Found Jun 6, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 48%90 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP14772 • Found Nov 27, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 16 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 69%100 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP9394
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP9394 • Found Jul 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 76%170 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4065
Jane Doe — Texas
UP4065 • Found Jul 19, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 57%94 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4620 • Found Aug 7, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 53%223 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Euless, Texas
UP56493 • Found Apr 14, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 78%106 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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