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Stacie Madison Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Mar 20, 1988

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Victim Details

Feb 2, 2009

May 15, 2020

Stacie

Madison

55

17

66 inches

67 inches

120 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 20, 1988

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

25625

Carrollton Police Department

Carrollton

Texas

Dallas County

75006

J Chevallier

Detective

2025 East Jackson Road, Texas

9724663333

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/police

286361

Carrollton Police Department

7572

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 17, 2026


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The Vanishing of Susan Smalley and Stacie Madison
Stacie Madison & Susan Smalley Carrollton, Texas Cold Case ...
Disappearance Of Susan Smalley & Stacie Madison

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1487) and 10 other sources
Stacie Madison, a 17-year-old from Carrollton, Texas, was last seen on March 20, 1988, alongside her best friend, Susan Smalley. The two were high school seniors at Newman Smith High School and had plans to attend college. On the night of their disappearance, the girls left Susan’s house after midnight in Stacie's distinctive green and gold 1967 Mustang convertible. They made a stop at a 7-11 convenience store, where they unsuccessfully attempted to purchase alcohol. Later, they were spotted at the Steak and Ale restaurant where Susan worked. This was the last confirmed sighting of the pair.

Two days after their disappearance, Stacie's Mustang was found abandoned in a Dallas parking lot. The vehicle appeared undisturbed, but neither girl has been seen since. Stacie's boyfriend at the time, Kevin Elrod, became a person of interest due to reports of controlling behavior, and he allegedly made a disturbing confession about their fate. However, after passing a polygraph test and a fruitless search of the area he mentioned, no solid evidence was found to link him to the case.

Despite extensive searches and investigations over the years, including a private investigator hired by Stacie’s family, the case remains unsolved. Both families believe foul play was involved, and the mystery of what happened to Stacie and Susan still haunts the community. Local law enforcement continues to keep the case open, and new leads are always sought in hopes of finding answers.
Last Seen: Mar 20, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Disappearance of Susan Smalley and Stacie Madison - Wikipedia
  • Families of Stacie Madison and Susan Smalley hoping for closure ...
  • Never Forget Stacie Madison and Susan Smalley - Facebook
  • Two Texas Teens Left After Curfew In 1988 And Never Returned
  • Stacie Madison & Susan Smalley Carrollton, Texas Cold Case Still ...
  • On this day in 1988, 17-year-old... - Investigation Discovery | Facebook
  • On this day in 1988, 17-year-old Stacie Madison and her best friend ...
  • Justice denied and mystery remains for 35 years. | by Alicia Rust
  • 1988 Stacie Madison & Susan Smalley from Carrollton went missing ...
  • Disappearance of Susan Smalley and Stacie Madison. Teen Girls ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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 — Irving, Texas
    UP12179 • Found May 28, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142210
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP142210 • Found Jul 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 36 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 120–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP97025 • Found Apr 11, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    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 72%Est. 20–30 vs 17
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%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 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120–160 lb
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
    UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 86%Est. 48–62 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 120–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP14141 • Found Jul 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"

    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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