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Pearl Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Diboll, Texas on Oct 1, 1987

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Victim Details

Feb 19, 2016

Feb 26, 2019

Pearl

Rodriguez

57

18

61 inches

67 inches

120 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 1, 1987

Diboll

Texas

Angelina County

No

18027

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M1323112

Lufkin Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32618) and 6 other sources
Pearl Shepherd Rodriguez, an 18-year-old Hispanic woman, was last seen on October 1, 1987, in Diboll, Texas. At the time of her disappearance, she had a petite build and was approximately 5'1" tall, weighing 120 pounds. Pearl had black hair and brown eyes, with possible burn scars on her hips and thighs. Her sudden disappearance raised concerns, and foul play is suspected.

Despite investigations, few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Her case remains unsolved, and local law enforcement, along with organizations like NamUs, continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to help resolve this decades-old mystery. Pearl has never been found, and her family continues to hope for answers regarding what happened to her.

If you have any information about her case, you are encouraged to contact the Lufkin Police Department.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 1987

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Pearl Shepherd Rodriguez - The Charley Project
  • Pearl Rodriguez | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP32618
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
  • VANISHED: Pearl Shepherd Rodriguez - KETK.com

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2097
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP2097 • Found Jan 29, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP926
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP926 • Found Nov 26, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3602
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3602 • Found May 13, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%129 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP4060
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP4060 • Found Oct 30, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 89%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%157 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Wilmer, Texas - unidentified case UP14762
    Jane Doe — Wilmer, Texas
    UP14762 • Found Oct 7, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%148 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120–140 lb
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP710 • Found Nov 28, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 120–140 lb
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2171
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP2171 • Found Dec 29, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 18 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 88%161 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3523 • Found Nov 14, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 120–140 lb
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Vinton, Louisiana - unidentified case UP1868
    Jane Doe — Vinton, Louisiana
    UP1868 • Found Dec 22, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP3939
    Jane Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP3939 • Found Nov 1, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 50%248 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"–5'7"
    Weight 100%119 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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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