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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32747) and 6 other sources
Theresa Vernell Jones, aged 17, was last seen on September 1, 1980, in Alvin, Texas. She was supposed to meet her sister in Houston to give her a ride home, but she never arrived, and she has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Theresa was driving a primer-gray Chevrolet, possibly a late 1960s model Impala or Nova, which has also never been located. She was last living near Highway 6 in Alvin.

Theresa’s case has remained unsolved for over four decades. Adding to the tragedy, her older sister, Gina Ladonna Gibbs, was murdered in 1982, a case that also remains unsolved. There has been speculation that these two events may be connected, but no conclusive evidence has been found. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement and her family, Theresa's fate and the location of her car remain mysteries.

Theresa had a tattoo of a rose on her right shoulder and a slight gap between her upper front teeth, both of which could be distinguishing characteristics. The case is still being investigated, with the Alvin Police Department and the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office remaining involved in hopes of resolving it.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 1980

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.

80%Moderate
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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP710 • Found Nov 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 110–130 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3523 • Found Nov 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 110–130 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2632
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2632 • Found Aug 12, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP6774
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP6774 • Found Dec 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 92%147 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP614
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP614 • Found Nov 22, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 65%Est. 35–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 77%156 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: rose
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4189
Jane Doe — Texas
UP4189 • Found Apr 3, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%159 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Missouri City, Texas
UP3439 • Found Jul 29, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–28 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 85%151 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
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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