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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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances surrounding Patricia's disappearance and her relationship with her boyfriend at the time?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Patricia on July 4, 1986, or in the days leading up to her disappearance?
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Lead #3What investigative leads or evidence, if any, have emerged over the past four decades?
Patricia L. Colyer, a 37-year-old woman, disappeared on July 4, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington, after her boyfriend reported her missing. Despite decades of investigation by the Tacoma Police Department, her whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Patricia's disappearance is urged to contact authorities, as leads remain vital to resolving this long-standing case.
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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:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 4, 1986
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2535915950
You can remain anonymous