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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8486) and 6 other sources
Debra Criqui, a 41-year-old woman, was last seen on the night of November 17, 1999, at her home in Hurst, Texas. That evening, she was with her 16-year-old daughter, who reported seeing her mother at approximately 9:30 PM before they both went to bed. However, when her daughter woke up the next morning, Debra was missing, and the front door to their home was left open. Concerned, her daughter searched the house and found Debra's purse and pager, but Debra was nowhere to be found. Later that day, the daughter reported her mother missing to a teacher at school.

Investigators found disturbing clues around the home and nearby areas. Bloodstains were discovered near the front door and in an alley between Debra's home and a nearby shopping center. Additional bloodstains were found on the wall of a store within that shopping center. Despite Debra’s car remaining at the house, her whereabouts remained unknown. Debra had missed a court appearance six weeks before her disappearance, and authorities noted her associations with individuals involved in drug-related activities. This led investigators to suspect foul play, though no solid leads have emerged to resolve the case.

To this day, Debra Criqui remains classified as a missing person, and authorities continue to treat the case as suspicious, with the belief that she may have been murdered. Her family and investigators still hope for answers, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Nov 17, 1999

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142210
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142210 • Found Jul 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 35%163 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14141 • Found Jul 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP3479 • Found Nov 27, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen

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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