The person at the center of this case
Patricia L. Colyer
Missing Person · Open
39 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 led the boyfriend to report Patricia missing on July 4, 1986?
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clue
Lead #2Were there any signs of foul play, or did Patricia leave voluntarily?
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evidence
Lead #3What investigative steps were taken in the initial days and weeks following her disappearance?
Patricia L. Colyer, a 37-year-old woman, disappeared from Tacoma, Washington on July 4, 1986, after her boyfriend reported her missing. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and no confirmed sightings or evidence of her whereabouts have been established. Despite decades passing, the case remains open with the Tacoma Police Department, and anyone with information about Patricia's disappearance is urged to come forward.
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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 was reported missing by her boyfriend on July 4, 1986 in Tacoma, Washington. She was 37 years old at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:July 4, 1986
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 4, 1986
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2535915950
You can remain anonymous