Deborah Sue Williamson
Deborah Sue Williamson
📍 Lubbock, Texas
🏛️ Lubbock Police Department
Case Summary
Deborah Sue Williamson, 18, was brutally murdered on August 24, 1975, in Lubbock, Texas. She was stabbed 17 times, with her body dragged and partially disrobed in her home's carport. Despite extensive investigations, her case remains unsolved for nearly 47 years. Recent efforts to re-examine the evidence have been initiated by investigative journalists.
Timeline of Events
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August 24, 1975
Around 9 p.m.Murder Occurs
Debbie was stabbed to death in the carport as she headed to meet her husband.
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August 24, 1975
1 a.m.Husband Finds Body
Doug Williamson finds Debbie's lifeless body after returning home from work.
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1980s
Lucas's False Confession
Henry Lee Lucas falsely confessed to Debbie's murder but had no connection to the case.
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June 2021
New Investigation
Investigative journalist George Jared and partner Jen Bucholtz begin their independent investigation.
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August 2021
Visit to Crime Scene
Jared and Bucholtz visit the crime scene to gather new insights on the case.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Book
Lead #1Silent Silhouette - a detailed investigation into Debbie's murder.
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Documentary
Lead #2The case featured in Netflix's 'The Confession Killer'.
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DNA Testing
Lead #3New DNA testing promised by Lubbock Police Department.
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Witness Interviews
Lead #4Extensive interviews conducted with past witnesses and individuals involved.
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Cold Case
Lead #5Ongoing cold case investigation aims to bring justice for Debbie.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:61
Started:August 24, 1975 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:August 19, 2025