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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8815) and 9 other sources
Kathryn Elizabeth Collins, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen in Port Lavaca, Texas, on the morning of April 1, 1981. She had left her young son with her boyfriend's parents to run errands, including grocery shopping and a doctor’s appointment. At some point during her trip, her car, a brown 1974 Chevrolet Caprice, developed a flat tire, prompting her to pull over near a restaurant by the causeway. Witnesses reported seeing a light-colored van nearby, and Collins was last observed with the driver, presumably getting assistance with her tire. She has not been seen since.

Collins' vehicle was found abandoned with the flat tire still intact, but there were no signs of her. Investigators suspect foul play, as it was out of character for her to vanish without a trace. There was speculation that her disappearance might be linked to the case of another woman, Wanda Priddy, who also went missing from the same area in 1978. A man known to both women was questioned, but no direct evidence connected him to either case, and he passed away in 1991.

At the time of her disappearance, Collins had only recently moved to the area from Blessing, Texas, and was carrying a significant amount of cash. Despite numerous investigations and leads, her case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information regarding her fate.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 1981

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.

78%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14786 • Found Jul 22, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 46%288 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 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 77%Est. 17–21 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
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 23 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Corpus Christi, Texas
UP87320 • Found Sep 3, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 77%163 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3523 • Found Nov 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 125–135 lb
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP3640 • Found Jul 26, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 27–32 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%180 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP710 • Found Nov 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 125–135 lb

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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