The person at the center of this case
Tracy McMath, 20-year-old
Homicide · Open
38 years waiting · since 1987
TRACY MCMATH - MANNHEIM, GERMANY
Justice for Tracy McMath, 20-year-old — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who had access to Tracy McMath's apartment and knew her ATM PIN?
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evidence
Lead #2Can the ATM withdrawals in Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg be traced to identify the perpetrator through surveillance footage or witness accounts?
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timeline
Lead #3What is the exact timeline between when McMath was last seen alive and when she was discovered in the bathtub?
On September 27, 1987, Tracy McMath, a 20-year-old military dependent spouse, was found dead in her bathtub in Mannheim, Germany while pregnant. Her ATM card was stolen and used to withdraw $600 in nearby cities, suggesting the perpetrator may have fled the area. Investigators seek information about who had access to her apartment and used her card in the days following her death.
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witness
Lead #4Did any neighbors or acquaintances see suspicious activity at her apartment or notice anyone using her ATM card?
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person
Lead #5Was the father of her unborn child questioned as a potential suspect?
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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 Tracy McMath missing on September 27, 1987
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1987-09-27
Body Found in Apartment
Welfare check conducted at McMath's apartment in Mannheim revealed her deceased in the bathtub; victim was pregnant at 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 following her death
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:May 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:May 7, 2026