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Debra Kay King
Missing Person · Open / Unsolved
DEBRA KAY KING - TACOMA, WASHINGTON
22-year-old Debra Kay King was last seen by her sister-in-law on July 26, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. She was reported missing on August 12, 1982 and has not been heard from since. She leaves behind a son and foul play is suspected. The case remains unsolved.
Tacoma, Washington
🏛️ Tacoma Police Department / FBI ViCAP
Case Summary
22-year-old Debra Kay King was last seen by her sister-in-law on July 26, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. She was reported missing on August 12, 1982 and has not been heard from since. She leaves behind a son and foul play is suspected. The case remains unsolved.
Timeline of Events
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1982-07-26
Last Seen
Debra Kay King was last seen by her sister-in-law on July 26, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington.
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1982-08-12
Reported Missing
Debra Kay King was reported missing on August 12, 1982. She has not been heard from since.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Lead #1Sister-in-law - last person to see Debra Kay King
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clue
Lead #2Blonde hair (possibly dyed), brown eyes, 5'4" tall, approximately 110 pounds
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Lead #3Scar on abdomen and unknown tattoo on left hand
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Lead #4Son left behind - potential family connection to investigate
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open / Unsolved
Case Number:162
Started:July 26, 1982
Last Updated:April 25, 2026