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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
Victim Details

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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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