The person at the center of this case
Tracy McMath
Homicide · Open
39 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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suspect
Lead #1Who used Tracy McMath's stolen ATM card in Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg, and when were these withdrawals made?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see suspicious activity at or near McMath's apartment on September 27, 1987?
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evidence
Lead #3What forensic evidence was recovered from the bathtub and apartment that could identify the perpetrator?
Tracy McMath, a 20-year-old military dependent spouse, was found dead in her bathtub in Mannheim, Germany on September 27, 1987; she was pregnant at the time of her death. Her ATM card was stolen and used to withdraw $600 in nearby cities, suggesting the perpetrator may have fled the area. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or have knowledge of the crime.
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More leads to consider
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clue
Lead #4Was McMath known to anyone in the military community who may have had motive or opportunity to harm her?
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timeline
Lead #5What was the exact timeline of events on September 27, 1987, and when was McMath last seen alive?
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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
Welfare check conducted at McMath's apartment in Mannheim; she was found deceased in the bathtub, 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
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:September 26, 2026