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Wanda Priddy Missing Person Case

Last seen in Port Lavaca, Texas on Aug 29, 1978

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Victim Details

Sep 3, 2010

Aug 1, 2019

Wanda

Priddy

68

20

64 inches

90 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 29, 1978

Port Lavaca

Texas

Calhoun County

3807

Port Lavaca Police Department

Port Lavaca

Texas

Calhoun County

77979

Donald Keil

Detective

202 North Virginia, Texas

3615523788

Local

Law Enforcement

https://portlavaca.org/city-departments/police-department/

78-1964

Port Lavaca Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8072) and 6 other sources
Wanda Lee Ann Priddy, a 20-year-old woman, was last seen on August 29, 1978, in Port Lavaca, Texas. She lived with her husband in an apartment on South Nueces Street. On the night she disappeared, her husband returned home from his night shift to find the front door open, with her purse, car keys, and car all left behind. Only a few pieces of clothing were missing from her apartment, suggesting that Wanda had not planned to leave for long.

Wanda was last seen wearing a multicolored halter top, blue jeans, and brown shoes. She had distinguishing scars on her chin, above one of her eyes, and on the top of her head. Known to regularly contact her mother, Wanda had a routine of calling her weekly, but after her disappearance, all communication ceased.

Foul play is suspected in Wanda's disappearance, though no concrete leads have emerged over the years. Her case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to search for answers. Some speculation has been made about possible links between her case and other disappearances in the area during that time, but no definitive connection has been established.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Port Lavaca Police Department, as her family and investigators continue to hope for new developments.
Last Seen: Aug 29, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Wanda Lee Ann Priddy - The Charley Project
  • 115DFTX - Wanda Lee Ann Priddy - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8072
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Wanda Lee Ann Priddy, 20 Missing... - The Forgotten Cases
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP7184
    Jane Doe — Texas
    UP7184 • Found Jul 22, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 91%103 lb vs 90 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4626
    Jane Doe — Texas
    UP4626 • Found Nov 28, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 91%Est. 23–33 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%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 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 16%130 lb vs 90 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Refugio County, Texas - unidentified case UP3862
    Jane Doe — Refugio County, Texas
    UP3862 • Found Mar 2, 1992
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 17–34 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    75%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 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 73%111 lb vs 90 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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