The person at the center of this case
Sherrye Lee Bethel
Missing Person · Open
49 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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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Sherrye leave her family in 1976? Was she fleeing a difficult situation or did something happen to her?
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witness
Lead #2Did the husband or anyone else witness her departure or have information about where she intended to go?
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Lead #3Has there been any confirmed contact or sighting of Sherrye in the 50 years since her disappearance?
Sherrye Lee Bethel, a 21-year-old mother, disappeared in July 1976 from Fort Worth, Texas, after allegedly leaving her husband and 1-year-old child. Nearly five decades later, her whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek any information about her disappearance or current status. Anyone with knowledge of her fate is urged to contact the Fort Worth Police Department.
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Lead #4Are there any records of her using her name, social security number, or accessing financial accounts after July 1976?
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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 1-year-old child at this time.
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1976
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1976
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8173924442
You can remain anonymous