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Tracy Petty Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gainesville, Texas on Aug 21, 2016

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Victim Details

Mar 9, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Tracy

Petty

51

41

66 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 21, 2016

Gainesville

Texas

Cooke County

34420

Gainesville Police Department

Gainesville

Texas

Cooke County

76240

Michael Young

Investigator

201 Santa Fe Street Gainesville, Texas 76240, Texas

9406687777

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.gainesville.tx.us/114/Police

1600024654

Gainesville Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37436) and 5 other sources
Tracy Lyn Petty, a 41-year-old woman, was last seen on August 21, 2016, in Gainesville, Texas. She was last spotted leaving a Dollar General store on Grand Avenue, riding a bicycle. Tracy has not been heard from since, and she was officially reported missing on September 13, 2016.

At the time of her disappearance, Tracy had distinctive features, including dyed red hair, multiple tattoos, and she wore a yin-yang necklace along with several leather bracelets. Despite efforts from law enforcement, her case has remained unsolved with very few leads. There have been some unconfirmed sightings, but none have led to any significant developments. Authorities, including the Gainesville Police Department, continue to search for answers regarding her disappearance, and her case is still listed with missing persons organizations like NamUs.

Tracy's family and the community remain hopeful for any new information that could bring closure to this long-standing case. Anyone with potential leads is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 21, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Gainesville PD seeks help to find missing person - KXII
  • Police subpoena missing woman's cell phone records | Community
  • Search for missing woman continues - Gainesville Daily Register
  • 34th Street Wall - Wikipedia
  • Tracey Lyn Petty - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142210
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP142210 • Found Jul 13, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 86%163 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
    UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 58%Est. 48–62 vs 41
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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