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Denise Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pearland, Texas on May 1, 1998

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Victim Details

Dec 31, 2010

Aug 11, 2023

Denise

Perez

73

45

67 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 1, 1998

Pearland

Texas

Brazoria County

21313

Pearland Police Department

Pearland

Texas

Brazoria County

77584

2555 Cullen Parkway, Texas

2819974100

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.pearlandtx.gov/departments/police

98-008668

Pearland Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9095) and 6 other sources
Denise Lynn Perez, 45 years old, was last seen on May 1, 1998, in Pearland, Texas. At the time of her disappearance, Denise was wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt. She had distinctive physical features, including a scar on her left breast and two large lumps on her back. She may have also used the last name "Pirhala."

The circumstances surrounding Denise's disappearance remain unclear, and she has not been seen or heard from since that day. Investigators have provided few details regarding the events leading up to her disappearance, and her case has remained unsolved for over two decades. The Pearland Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety continue to handle the investigation, seeking any leads that could shed light on what happened to her.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence, Denise’s case remains active in missing person databases, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to help in the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: May 1, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Denise Lynn Perez - The Charley Project
  • 2270DFTX - Denise Lynn Perez - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9095
  • Missing in Houston: Uncovering stories of 10 missing women from ...
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3602
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3602 • Found May 13, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 80%Est. 28–43 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 61%129 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP72078
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP72078 • Found Jul 21, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP600 • Found Aug 7, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 45 when missing
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP103953 • Found Apr 24, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'7"

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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