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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5170) and 9 other sources
Deanna Merryfield, a 13-year-old girl, was last seen on July 22, 1990, in Killeen, Texas. At the time, Deanna was living with her grandmother after recently being removed from her mother's care due to allegations of abuse. On the night of her disappearance, Deanna reportedly left her home in the early morning hours, possibly with plans to meet someone, and was never seen again. Foul play is suspected, but despite extensive efforts from law enforcement, no significant leads have surfaced.

Deanna’s case was reopened several times over the years as investigators pursued various tips and possible sightings, but none of these have led to her discovery. Her family has continued to hope for answers and has kept her case in the public eye. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has also been involved in keeping Deanna's case active.

Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to treat her case as active, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward. Deanna’s case remains unsolved, and her family is still searching for closure.

Last Seen: Jul 22, 1990

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Nolanville, Texas
UP3487 • Found Sep 28, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 8–25 vs 13 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'5"

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.