The person at the center of this case
Tracy McMath
Homicide · Open
38 years waiting · since 1987
TRACY MCMATH - MANNHEIM, GERMANY
Justice for Tracy McMath — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Who had access to Tracy McMath's ATM card and made the $600 withdrawals in Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone observe suspicious activity at McMath's apartment or near the ATM locations on September 27, 1987?
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suspect
Lead #3What is the identity of the person who stole and used McMath's ATM card?
On September 27, 1987, Tracy McMath, a 20-year-old pregnant military dependent spouse, was found dead in her bathtub in Mannheim, Germany. Her ATM card was stolen and used to withdraw $600 in nearby cities, suggesting the perpetrator's identity remains unknown. Investigators seek information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or know details about this decades-old case.
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clue
Lead #4Were there signs of forced entry or struggle at the apartment, and what was the official cause of death?
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Source Narrative
Mannheim, Germany September 27, 1987 On September 27, 1987, Tracy McMath, a 20-year-old military dependent spouse, was reported missing by a friend. A welfare check was conducted at McMath’s apartment in Mannheim, Germany, wherein she was found deceased in the bathtub.
At the time of her death, McMath was pregnant. McMath’s ATM card was stolen and used to withdraw $600 in Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg.
Investigators are attempting to identify anyone who has information on the homicide. If you have any information, please contact the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division.
Timeline of Events
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1987-09-27
Tracy McMath Reported Missing
Friend reported McMath missing; welfare check conducted at her apartment in Mannheim
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1987-09-27
Body Discovery
Tracy McMath found deceased in bathtub at her apartment; she was pregnant at the time of death
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1987-09-27
ATM Card Theft and Withdrawals
McMath's ATM card was stolen and used to withdraw $600 in Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:June 24, 2026