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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8652) and 5 other sources
Tamera Ellen McCurry, 22 years old at the time, disappeared from Galveston, Texas, on July 1, 1982. She was last seen entering an orange or yellow van, and she has not been heard from since. On the day she vanished, Tamera was reportedly wearing a light blue one-piece swimsuit with a green fish design and a denim shirt. There were also reports that she may have been three months pregnant at the time of her disappearance.

Tamera, who may have also used the aliases Jessica Simmons or the last name Norris, had a distinctive scar near her left eyebrow. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and few details have surfaced over the decades. Investigators have considered various possibilities, but no definitive leads have emerged. Her case is still listed as an endangered missing person, and the search for answers continues.

Tamera’s family and law enforcement have not given up hope, though after more than 40 years, her case remains unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pearland Police Department or the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1982

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

82%Moderate
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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP4590
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4590 • Found Mar 1, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 22
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP710 • Found Nov 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 125–135 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2632
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2632 • Found Aug 12, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3523 • Found Nov 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 125–135 lb
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14786 • Found Jul 22, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 48%268 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP926
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP926 • Found Nov 26, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 98%111 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP614
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP614 • Found Nov 22, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 94%Est. 35–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 88%156 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2097
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2097 • Found Jan 29, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 95%151 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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