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Sherrye Lee Bethel
Missing Person · Open
50 years waiting · since 1976
Missing Person: Sherrye Lee Bethel
Justice for Sherrye Lee Bethel — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances that led Sherrye to allegedly leave her family? Was this a voluntary departure or did something happen to her?
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Lead #2Did the husband or anyone else in Fort Worth have additional information about her state of mind or plans before she disappeared?
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Lead #3Has there been any trace of Sherrye—financial records, sightings, or communications—in the decades since 1976?
Sherrye Lee Bethel, a 21-year-old woman, was last seen in July 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas, when her husband reported she allegedly left him and their 1-year-old child. Nearly 50 years later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear—whether she voluntarily abandoned her family or met with foul play. The Fort Worth Police Department continues to seek information that might explain what happened to her and provide closure to her family.
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NamUs case MP41093. Missing person: Sherrye Lee Bethel.
Last known contact: 1976-07-15 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Circumstances: Last Seen in July of 1976 by husband, allegedly left husband and 1 year old child Demographics: 21 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Fort Worth Police Department | 88397520 | 1976-07-15.
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1976-07-15
Last Seen
Sherrye Lee Bethel was last seen by her husband in Fort Worth, Texas. She allegedly left her husband and their 1-year-old child.
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1976
Last Updated:June 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1976
Last Updated:June 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8173924442
You can remain anonymous