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 shortly after her death?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any neighbors or acquaintances who saw suspicious activity at McMath's apartment on or around September 27, 1987?
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suspect
Lead #3What is the connection between the perpetrator and McMath, and why was she targeted?
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 remained in the region. Investigators seek information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or have knowledge of this decades-old homicide.
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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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person
Lead #4Who was the father of Tracy McMath's unborn child, and could this relationship be relevant to the investigation?
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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 on September 27, 1987
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1987-09-27
Body discovered in apartment
Welfare check at McMath's Mannheim apartment revealed her deceased in the bathtub; 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:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:September 10, 2026