The person at the center of this case
Sharon Pinegar
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987
Missing Person: Sharon Pinegar
Justice for Sharon Pinegar — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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clue
Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of Sharon's disappearance in Texas, and why was she traveling there from Iowa?
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clue
Lead #2Was Sharon actually headed to Florida, and did she have contacts or family there that might provide leads?
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witness
Lead #3Who saw Sharon last in Texas, and what did they observe about her condition or intentions?
Sharon Pinegar, a 41-year-old woman, disappeared in 1987 from Des Moines, Iowa, and was possibly headed to Florida when she vanished. She has not been heard from in nearly four decades, and very few details about the circumstances of her disappearance have been documented. Her case remains open with the Des Moines Police Department, and anyone with information about her whereabouts or what happened to her is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Are there any records of Sharon's travel, communications, or financial activity from January 1987 that could establish her movements?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP84161. Missing person: Sharon Pinegar.
Last known contact: 1987-01-01 in TX. Circumstances: Pinegar was last seen in Texas sometime during 1987.
She may have been headed to Florida at the time. She has never been heard from again.
Few details are available in her case. Pinegar had previously lived in Iowa, and Iowa authorities are investigating her case.
Missing since January 1, 1987 from Des Moines, Iowa Demographics: 41 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Des Moines Police Department | 2005-0018493 | 2005-05-19.
Timeline of Events
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1987-01-01
Sharon Pinegar goes missing
Sharon Pinegar was last seen in Texas sometime during 1987. She may have been headed to Florida at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous