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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23173) and 8 other sources
Dorothy Jean Richardson, age 21, went missing from Abilene, Texas, on June 30, 1981. She was last seen leaving her home on foot after an argument with her husband. Her car, which was inoperable, remained at the residence. Dorothy has not been seen or heard from since that day. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as 5'3" tall, weighing 115 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair, though her natural hair color was brown. She wore eyeglasses and had pierced ears.

Authorities have considered her disappearance suspicious, and foul play is suspected. Despite ongoing investigations, very few details have surfaced about her case, and it remains unsolved. Over the years, there has been minimal progress in the investigation, and no significant leads have emerged. Dorothy’s family and law enforcement continue to seek answers regarding her whereabouts. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Abilene Police Department.

Her case remains listed as endangered missing, and efforts are still being made to resolve this decades-old mystery.

Last Seen: Jun 30, 1981

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3794
Jane Doe — Texas
UP3794 • Found Dec 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Irving, Texas
UP112441 • Found Apr 11, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%130–160 lb vs 115 lb
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Kaufman, Texas
UP104575 • Found Sep 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–26 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 55%200 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%100–110 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 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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