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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.
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Last Seen: Jul 16, 1977
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Last Seen: Jul 16, 1977
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Barbara
Peterson
66
18
66 inches
67 inches
135 lbs
140 lbs
Black / African American
Female
Jul 16, 1977
Dallas
Texas
Dallas County
75215
No
252
117061
Dallas Police Department
Dallas
Texas
Dallas County
75215
Ryan Dalby
Detective
1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas
2146714268
Local
Law Enforcement
0264338I
1977-07-18
Dallas Police Department
5055
Black
Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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