The person at the center of this case
Debra Kay King
Missing Person · Open / Unsolved
44 years waiting · since 1982
DEBRA KAY KING - TACOMA, WASHINGTON
Justice for Debra Kay King — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Sister-in-law was the last known person to see Debra—what were the circumstances of that final sighting?
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person
Lead #2Debra left behind a young son—what information might family members have about her activities or relationships before disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Why was there a 17-day gap between her last sighting and when she was reported missing—what triggered the report?
On July 26, 1982, 22-year-old Debra Kay King was last seen by her sister-in-law in Tacoma, Washington and reported missing on August 12, 1982. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance, and she has not been heard from in over four decades. Despite the passage of time, investigators continue to seek information that could help solve this cold case and provide answers to her family.
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evidence
Lead #4Foul play is suspected but no details are provided—what evidence or circumstances led investigators to this conclusion?
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Tacoma, Washington July 26, 1982 On July 26, 1982, 22-year-old Debra Kay King was last seen by her sister-in-law. On August 12, 1982, she was reported missing and has not been heard from since.
She leaves behind a son and foul play is suspected.
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.
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1982-08-12
Reported Missing
Debra Kay King was reported missing on August 12, 1982, seventeen days after last being seen.
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Case Information
Incident:July 26, 1982
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 26, 1982
Last Updated:October 22, 2026