The person at the center of this case
Debra Kay King
Missing Person · Open
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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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances of Debra's last sighting with her sister-in-law on July 26, 1982?
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clue
Lead #2Why was there a 17-day gap between her last sighting and when she was reported missing?
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suspect
Lead #3Who had contact with Debra in the days before her disappearance and what do they know?
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. She has not been heard from since and foul play is suspected in her disappearance. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown, leaving behind a son and unanswered questions about what happened to her.
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Lead #4What investigative leads or physical evidence exist that point to foul play?
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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 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:September 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 26, 1982
Last Updated:September 3, 2026