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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37831) and 5 other sources
Brenda Moore, a 19-year-old from Austin, Texas, was last seen on March 7, 1976. She worked as a nurse's aide and was last spotted on the east side of Austin at approximately 3:15 p.m. that day. Five days after her disappearance, on March 12, her co-workers found her abandoned car on Coleto Street with the keys locked inside. At the time, Brenda was separated from her husband, Willie P. Moore, and was believed to be involved with another man who drove a blue Chevrolet pickup truck. Her husband speculated that she might have left town with this individual, though no confirmation has been found.

Brenda's case is one of three mysterious disappearances of young African-American women in Austin during the spring of 1976. The other two women, Jennifer Barton and Debra Stewart, vanished under similar circumstances. Although no direct evidence links the three cases, investigators have considered the possibility that they may be related. Despite extensive investigations, Brenda’s whereabouts remain unknown, and her case is still classified as unsolved. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Mar 7, 1976

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP4625
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4625 • Found Dec 10, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP123029 • Found Aug 22, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 60%174 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 58%183 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 70%94 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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