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Jennifer Winkler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kilgore, Texas on May 31, 1998

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Victim Details

Nov 22, 2010

Jun 27, 2023

Jennifer

Winkler

69

41

64 inches

67 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 31, 1998

Kilgore

Texas

Gregg County

9366

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M0101001

Gregg County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8678) and 7 other sources
Jennifer Louise Winkler, a 41-year-old woman from Kilgore, Texas, was last seen on May 31, 1998. She was spotted leaving the Casino Tropical Nite Club on Highway 31, west of Kilgore, accompanied by two unidentified Hispanic males. Jennifer, who had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, has not been seen or heard from since that day, and her case has remained unsolved for over two decades. Authorities suspect foul play in her disappearance.

Jennifer had several aliases, including Jennifer Berrier, Jennifer Porter, and Jennifer Sneed, and had a tattoo on her back. Despite ongoing investigations by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office, no significant breakthroughs have been reported, and her whereabouts remain unknown. Law enforcement continues to search for leads that could provide answers to her family and community.
Last Seen: May 31, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8678
  • Jennifer Louise Winkler - The Charley Project
  • MISSING IN EAST TEXAS: Lead develops in 22-year-old ... - CBS 19
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • 2308DFTX - Jennifer Louise Winkler - Doe Network
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
  • VANISHED: Jennifer Louise Winkler - KETK.com

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    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 41
    Race 100%White
    Location 58%184 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 93%129 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Kilgore, Texas - unidentified case UP3467
    Jane Doe — Kilgore, Texas
    UP3467 • Found Dec 23, 2000
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 75%115 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%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 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

    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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