The person at the center of this case
Helen Irene Tucker (aka Helen Cook)
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
HELEN IRENE TUCKER - TACOMA, WASHINGTON
Justice for Helen Irene Tucker (aka Helen Cook) — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why was there a six-year delay between Helen's disappearance and when she was reported missing? What circumstances led to the delayed report?
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evidence
Lead #2What was Helen's condition and circumstances on January 20, 1994? Were there any signs of foul play or voluntary departure?
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witness
Lead #3Who last saw Helen on Puyallup Avenue? What was she doing and who was she with that day?
Helen Irene Tucker, a 27-year-old woman, disappeared from Tacoma, Washington on January 20, 1994, and was not reported missing until April 2000—a six-year gap that significantly complicated the investigation. Her last known location was along Puyallup Avenue in Tacoma, but the circumstances of her disappearance and her whereabouts remain unknown. The case remains open, and investigators are seeking any information that could help locate Helen or determine what happened to her.
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clue
Lead #4Helen has distinctive identifying features: a gnome tattoo on her left arm, a rose tattoo on her right arm, and is missing two teeth (one upper, one lower). Have these features been documented in any sightings?
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Source Narrative
January 20, 1994 Tacoma, Washington In April of 2000, Helen Irene Tucker, aka Helen Cook, was reported missing. She was last seen on January 20, 1994, at the age of 27.
Her last known location was in Tacoma, Washington, along Puyallup Avenue. Remarks: Tucker is missing two teeth, one upper and one lower.
She has fillings in twelve teeth.
Timeline of Events
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1994-01-20
Last Seen
Helen Irene Tucker was last seen on Puyallup Avenue in Tacoma, Washington at age 27.
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2000-04
Reported Missing
Helen was reported missing in April 2000, approximately six years after her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:January 20, 1994
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 20, 1994
Last Updated:May 12, 2026