Debra Ratchford

Do you know who murdered Debra Denise Ratchford in 1992?
On August 5, 1992, 30-year-old Debra Denise Ratchford was found dead in Gastonia, North Carolina. Her body was discovered in a wooded area near the Oakland Street Cemetery. Investigators determined that she had been murdered, but despite ongoing efforts, her case remains unsolved. Ratchford's death is one of many unsolved homicides in the Gastonia area, with local authorities continuing to seek information that could bring justice to her family.

The case is part of Gastonia’s cold case investigations, and law enforcement encourages anyone with potential leads to come forward. As time passes, the community continues to hope for resolution in this tragic case.