Tina Louise Bowen, 18, was last seen on July 14, 1997, at the family home in the 500 block of Silverdale in Conroe, Texas. Her mother checked on her about 3:30 a.m.; by 9:00 a.m. Tina was gone and her belongings, including her purse, remained in her room. She had spoken with her boyfriend earlier that night and was wearing a light blue Duke University sweatshirt, shorts, and flip-flops when last seen.

Family and investigators note that it was common for friends to come to bedroom windows, and it is believed Tina may have left voluntarily after someone came to her window. Despite that possibility, the sudden and unexplained disappearance has led her family and authorities to suspect foul play. The boyfriend failed a polygraph early in the investigation and was initially considered a suspect, though the family does not believe he was involved.

The case remains unsolved. Anyone with information about Tina Bowen’s movements on July 14, 1997, or who may have seen her in Conroe that morning is asked to contact the Conroe Police Department.