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Debbie Abernathy

Case from Seattle, WA dated Sep 05, 1983

Victim Details

Debbie Abernathy

Female

White / Caucasian

Seattle

WA

1983-09-05

26

Debbie

Abernathy

07/08/2026

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Debora May “Debbie” Abernathy, a 26-year-old white female, was last seen alive on September 5, 1983, in Seattle, Washington. Originally from Dallas, Texas, she had recently relocated to Seattle with her boyfriend and young son, seeking a fresh start. In the weeks leading up to her disappearance, Debbie had turned to sex work as a means of financial support. She was last observed near Rainier Avenue, a location known at the time for its vulnerability to predatory violence against women, parti ...
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