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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17082) and 5 other sources
Kathleen Murphy, also known as Mary Kathleen Murphy, was last seen on March 7, 1976, in Fort Worth, Texas. At 20 years old, she was working at a bar that night and was closing up when she disappeared. Kathleen left behind her purse at the bar, suggesting she had no intention of leaving permanently. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a rabbit fur coat and Calvin Klein jeans. She had dark brown hair that had been bleached blonde and distinct physical features, including a butterfly tattoo on her abdomen and several scars, including a two-inch scar on her cheek and skin graft scars on her leg and armpit.

Authorities believe she may have been taken against her will, as she left her personal belongings behind and has not been heard from since. Despite numerous investigations and appeals for information, Kathleen's case remains unsolved, with her family and law enforcement continuing to seek answers nearly five decades later.

Last Seen: Mar 7, 1976

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Irving, Texas
UP112441 • Found Apr 11, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%130–160 lb vs 122 lb
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Kaufman, Texas
UP104575 • Found Sep 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–26 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%100–110 lb vs 122 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 122 lb
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP97025 • Found Apr 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'3"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP123024 • Found Oct 7, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 53%160 lb vs 122 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP4060
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP4060 • Found Oct 30, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 122 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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