The person at the center of this case
Theresa Anne Wallace
Violent Crime · Open
35 years waiting · since 1990
THERESA ANNE WALLACE - URBANA, ILLINOIS
Justice for Theresa Anne Wallace — the trail went cold in 1990, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who was seen with or near Wallace's vehicle at Clark-Lindsey Village retirement home on the evening of July 20, 1990?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was Wallace's vehicle in when recovered, and were there any physical evidence or signs of struggle inside?
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clue
Lead #3Given Wallace's cognitive impairments and poor sense of direction, could she have voluntarily traveled to unfamiliar locations, or does this suggest foul play?
Theresa Anne Wallace, a 34-year-old woman with cognitive impairments from a previous accident, disappeared from her Urbana, Illinois apartment on July 20, 1990, and has not been seen or heard from since. Her vehicle was discovered abandoned at an unfamiliar retirement home that same evening and later recovered from a residential area a week later, raising questions about her movements and safety. Despite over three decades passing, investigators seek information about Wallace's whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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#410
Urbana Police Department, FBI Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP)
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone at or near Clark-Lindsey Village or the vehicle recovery location on South Vawter Street observe suspicious activity during this period?
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contact
Lead #5Who were Wallace's regular family and friends she maintained constant contact with, and what did they report about her condition and whereabouts?
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Source Narrative
July 20, 1990 Urbana, Illinois Theresa Anne Wallace was last seen at her apartment located in the 1100 block of South Lierman Avenue in Urbana, Illinois, on the afternoon of July 2,1990. She has not been seen or heard from since.
That same evening, Wallace's vehicle was observed at the Clark-Lindsey Village retirement home, although Wallace had no connections there. One week later, Urbana Police recovered Wallace’s vehicle in a residential area in the 2000 Block of South Vawter Street in Urbana, Illinois.
Due to a previous automobile accident, Wallace suffered brain damage that resulted in her not being able to conduct a normal conversation and needing to be in constant contact with family and friends. Remarks: Wallace wore prescription glasses with plastic frames.
Timeline of Events
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1990-07-20
afternoonLast Seen
Theresa Anne Wallace was last seen at her apartment in the 1100 block of South Lierman Avenue in Urbana, Illinois.
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1990-07-20
eveningVehicle Sighted
Wallace's vehicle was observed at Clark-Lindsey Village retirement home, where she had no known connections.
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1990-07-27
Vehicle Recovered
Urbana Police recovered Wallace's vehicle in a residential area in the 2000 block of South Vawter Street, approximately one week after her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 1990 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 1990 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 13, 2026