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Teresa Byers Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kilgore, Texas on Nov 1, 1979

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Victim Details

Dec 14, 2010

Jun 7, 2021

Teresa

Byers

65

18

64 inches

67 inches

100 lbs

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 1, 1979

Kilgore

Texas

Gregg County

Unknown

30859

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M0005003

Texas Rangers

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8813) and 6 other sources
Teresa Marie Byers, an 18-year-old woman, was last seen in Kilgore, Texas, in November 1979. She disappeared under suspicious circumstances, leading authorities to suspect foul play. Byers stood at 5'4" and weighed around 100 pounds at the time. She had brown hair and brown eyes, and a distinctive cross-shaped scar on her left hand. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, including the involvement of the Texas Rangers and the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse, no substantial leads have surfaced since her disappearance.

The details of her lifestyle and the fact that she lost contact with her family suggest that something untoward may have happened. Investigators continue to consider her case as endangered and unresolved, with hopes that new information or leads may emerge. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities to assist in solving the case.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1979

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Teresa Marie Byers - The Charley Project
  • 427DFTX - Teresa Marie Byers - Doe Network
  • Teresa Byers | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8813
  • Lost in Texas - Facebook
  • Missing Person Details - Texas Department of Public Safety

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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 — 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 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Kaufman, Texas
    UP104575 • Found Sep 29, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 24–26 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%100–110 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 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 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 33%150 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP7184
    Jane Doe — Texas
    UP7184 • Found Jul 22, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–30 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%182 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%103 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Irving, Texas
    UP112441 • Found Apr 11, 1984
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 82%130–160 lb vs 100–110 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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