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Missing Person: Patty Inez Brightwell-Vaughan
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#2465
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 17, 2026
Missing Person · Unknown
29 years waiting · since 1996

Missing Person: Patty Inez Brightwell-Vaughan

Justice is overdue — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.

NamUs case MP48. Missing person: Patty Inez Brightwell-Vaughan. Last known contact: 1996-12-25 in La Vernia, Wilson, TX. Circumstances: Vaughan was last seen between 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Demographics: 32 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: a black purse containing keys with a small wooden "cross" key chain.; Clothing: Black pants, a cream colored blouse;; Jewelry: Gold ring with a "shell" design on right hand, necklace with a diamond "heart" pendant, diamond stud earrings, and a gold watch a wedding band, and possibly a thumb ring.. Investigating agency: Bexar County Sheriff's Office | 96-66916.

Case
#2465
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 17, 2026

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Incident:December 25, 1996
Last Updated:June 23, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 25, 1996
Last Updated:June 23, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 2103356000
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