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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9482) and 2 other sources
Christine Starrine Byrd, 42, was last seen on May 27, 1992, in Tyler, Texas. She disappeared under unusual circumstances, leaving food cooking on the stove in her home on Pineburr Road. Her personal belongings, including a significant amount of jewelry worth approximately $25,000, were left behind. There were no signs of forced entry, suggesting that Byrd may have known the person or persons involved in her disappearance.

Authorities have explored potential connections between Byrd's disappearance and the high-profile kidnapping and murder of eight-year-old Chad Choice, who was abducted from his home in Tyler in November 1991. Investigators suspect that Byrd may have had knowledge related to the case, which could have led to her abduction and possible murder. Patrick Horn, later convicted for Chad Choice’s murder, has been considered a suspect in Byrd's case as well, though no definitive evidence has linked him or others to her disappearance. Byrd’s case remains unsolved, and her whereabouts are still unknown.

The Tyler Police Department continues to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward as her disappearance is still considered an active and open investigation.

Last Seen: May 22, 1992

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP9394
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP9394 • Found Jul 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'9"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3737
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3737 • Found Apr 29, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 59%180 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'9"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP10485 • Found Mar 14, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 59–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'9"
Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Euless, Texas
UP56493 • Found Apr 14, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'9"
Weight 46%106 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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