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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8540) and 8 other sources
Diana Deloise Goldston, a 36-year-old woman known as "The Flower Girl," was last seen on July 1, 1996, in Denton, Texas. She made a living selling roses around the area. Witnesses reported seeing her being abducted by a man and a woman who forced her into a black Chevrolet pickup truck, followed by a gunshot. The perpetrators, who believed Goldston had stolen money from them, were later identified and arrested. Bloodstains found in the truck supported the claims of violence, and it was confirmed that Goldston was murdered shortly after her abduction.

Authorities believe her body was initially buried near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton. However, one of the perpetrators allegedly returned to the site and moved her remains to an unknown location before law enforcement could conduct a search. Despite extensive efforts, her body has never been recovered. In December 1996, one of her kidnappers, James Robert Griffin, was convicted, and his accomplice also received a prison sentence. Despite these convictions, Goldston’s remains are still missing, and the case remains unresolved.
Last Seen: Jul 1, 1996

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%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 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 49%260 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 35%163 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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