The person at the center of this case
Patricia L. Colyer
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1986
Missing Person: Patricia L. Colyer
Justice for Patricia L. Colyer — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What were the circumstances that prompted her boyfriend to report her missing on July 4, 1986?
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contact
Lead #2Who was Patricia in contact with in the days or hours before her disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play or indication that she left voluntarily?
Patricia L. Colyer, a 37-year-old woman, was reported missing on July 4, 1986, from Tacoma, Washington by her boyfriend. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, with limited details about her last known activities or whereabouts. This case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have had contact with Patricia or knowledge of what happened to her.
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Lead #4What was Patricia's routine and who were her close associates at the time?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP4728. Missing person: Patricia L.
Colyer. Last known contact: 1986-07-04 in Tacoma, Pierce, WA.
Circumstances: Patricia was reported missing by boyfriend on 07/04/1986. Demographics: 37 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Tacoma Police Department | 86-2020235.
Timeline of Events
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1986-07-04
Patricia L. Colyer reported missing
Patricia L. Colyer was reported missing by her boyfriend on July 4, 1986 in Tacoma, Washington. She was 37 years old at the time of her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:July 4, 1986
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 4, 1986
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2535915950
You can remain anonymous