
The person at the center of this case
Delilah Kirkland
Justice for Delilah Kirkland — the trail went cold in 1964, but the truth hasn't.
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Who were the two carnival workers Delilah left with, and what was their destination in Canada?
Did anyone see Delilah or the carnival workers after December 20, 1964, or have information about their travel plans?
Were there any communications or sightings of Delilah after her departure, or evidence of her reaching Canada?
Delilah Kirkland, a 19-year-old woman, disappeared on December 20, 1964, after leaving Fort Worth, Texas with two carnival workers who said they were traveling to Canada. She told family she would return in two weeks but never made contact again. Over 60 years later, her fate remains unknown, and investigators seek information about her whereabouts or what happened during that fateful trip.
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NamUs case MP13699. Missing person: Delilah Kirkland.
Last known contact: 1964-12-20 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Circumstances: Kirkland left with two carnival workers going to Canada.
She said that she would be back in two weeks, she hasn't been seen or heard from since December 1964. Demographics: 19 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 145 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: jeans denim jacket; Footwear: tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: Fort Worth Police Department | 260048554 | 2026-06-29.
Delilah Kirkland left Fort Worth with two carnival workers, stating she would return in two weeks. She has not been seen or heard from since.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.