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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suspect
Lead #1Who accessed and used Tracy McMath's ATM card in Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg? Financial records may identify the perpetrator.
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see suspicious activity at McMath's apartment building on September 27, 1987, or notice who used her ATM card?
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evidence
Lead #3What forensic evidence was collected from the bathtub and apartment that could identify the killer?
On September 27, 1987, Tracy McMath, a 20-year-old military dependent spouse, was found deceased in her bathtub in Mannheim, Germany while pregnant. Her ATM card was stolen and used to withdraw $600 in nearby cities, suggesting the perpetrator's identity and movements may be traceable through financial records. Despite nearly four decades, investigators seek information to identify the person responsible for this crime.
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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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timeline
Lead #4What is the precise timeline between McMath's last known contact and when she was found deceased?
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person
Lead #5Who had access to McMath's apartment and knew her daily routines and financial information?
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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 Found in Apartment
Welfare check at McMath's apartment 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
Stolen ATM card used to withdraw $600 in Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg following the homicide
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 1987
Last Updated:May 19, 2026