The person at the center of this case
Debra Kay King
Missing Person · Open
43 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 person to see Debra—what were the circumstances of that final encounter?
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person
Lead #2What was Debra's relationship with her son's father and family members at the time of 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 resolve what happened to her and provide answers to her family.
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evidence
Lead #4Debra had a scar on her abdomen and an unknown tattoo on her left hand—could these help identify remains if discovered?
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Source Narrative
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 in Tacoma, Washington.
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1982-08-12
Reported Missing
Debra Kay King was reported missing, 17 days after last being seen.
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Case Information
Incident:July 26, 1982
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 26, 1982
Last Updated:July 23, 2026