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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8519) and 4 other sources
Terrie Lynn Hefner, aged 19, was last seen on April 1, 1984, in Lewisville, Texas. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and the details surrounding her case have left investigators and her family with many unanswered questions. At the time of her disappearance, Terrie was living in the Dallas area and was reportedly involved with a married coworker from the Friendship Ford Dealership. It is believed that the coworker wanted to take her to San Jose, California, to rent an apartment.

Terrie borrowed a male friend’s car one evening during the first week of May 1984, and returned it later that night. However, she was not seen again after this, and her whereabouts remain unknown. Some reports suggest she may have traveled to Louisiana after she was last seen. Her distinguishing features include a chipped front tooth, a mole on her right cheek, and a bump on her nose, which had possibly been broken in the past.

Despite efforts by law enforcement and organizations like NamUs and the Texas Department of Public Safety, Terrie’s case remains open, with no significant developments. Her family and authorities continue to seek information that could help solve the mystery of her disappearance.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 1984

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

85%Strong
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP4060
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP4060 • Found Oct 30, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP97025 • Found Apr 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Irving, Texas
UP12179 • Found May 28, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%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 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 66%163 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Kaufman, Texas
UP104575 • Found Sep 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 82%Est. 24–26 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%100–110 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4189
Jane Doe — Texas
UP4189 • Found Apr 3, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 51%240 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Wilmer, Texas - unidentified case UP14762
Jane Doe — Wilmer, Texas
UP14762 • Found Oct 7, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 120–130 lb
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP104545
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP104545 • Found Jan 2, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 62%Est. 25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 0%220 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown 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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