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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6817) and 7 other sources
Lisa Renee Wilson, age 14, was last seen on December 23, 1974, when she went Christmas shopping at the Seminary South Shopping Center in Fort Worth, Texas, along with her friends, Mary Rachel Trlica and Julie Ann Moseley. The three girls, collectively known as the "Fort Worth Missing Trio," were planning to shop for the holidays and be back home by the afternoon. Lisa, who was excited about attending a Christmas party with her boyfriend that evening, had no intentions of staying out late.

The trio visited several stores, but at some point during their trip, they vanished without a trace. Later that evening, their vehicle was found in the mall's parking lot with all of their shopping items inside. Several witnesses reported seeing the girls at different points in the mall and possibly being forced into a vehicle, but these accounts remain unverified. Authorities initially believed they had run away, but their families were adamant that this was not the case.

In the following years, the investigation encountered many challenges, including inconclusive leads and even a mysterious letter received by one of the girls' families claiming the trio had gone to Houston. Despite multiple searches, private investigations, and public appeals for information, the case remains unsolved. It is believed that the girls may have left the mall with someone they trusted and subsequently met with foul play. The Fort Worth Police Department continues to search for answers in this decades-old case.

Last Seen: Dec 23, 1974

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Kaufman, Texas
UP104575 • Found Sep 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–26 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%100–110 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 110 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Irving, Texas
UP112441 • Found Apr 11, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'2"
Weight 84%130–160 lb vs 110 lb
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP97025 • Found Apr 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'2"
77%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 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 36%5'7" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP123024 • Found Oct 7, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 13%160 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 100%Est. 25 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 0%220 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Jacksboro, Texas
UP10893 • Found Jun 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
Weight 78%87 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP7184
Jane Doe — Texas
UP7184 • Found Jul 22, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 95%Est. 20–30 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 49%260 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%103 lb vs 110 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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