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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8359) and 6 other sources
Tina Louise Bowen, 18, was last seen on July 14, 1997, in Conroe, Texas. She had been at home with her family in the 500 block of Silverdale, where her mother last checked on her around 3:30 a.m. Tina had spoken to her boyfriend earlier that night before going to sleep. By 9:00 a.m., her mother noticed she was missing, with all her belongings, including her purse, left behind in her room. Tina was last seen wearing a light blue Duke University sweatshirt, shorts, and flip-flops.

It is believed that Tina may have left the house voluntarily, possibly after a friend came to her window, as was a common practice. However, her family and authorities suspect foul play due to the sudden and unexplained nature of her disappearance. Her boyfriend, who had failed a polygraph test early in the investigation, was initially considered a suspect, although her family does not believe he was involved in her disappearance.

Despite years of investigation, Tina's case remains unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Conroe Police Department as her family continues to seek answers.

Last Seen: Jul 14, 1997

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3523 • Found Nov 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 110–130 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP6774
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP6774 • Found Dec 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 92%147 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Missouri City, Texas
UP3439 • Found Jul 29, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–28 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3581 • Found Aug 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"

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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