Right: Age-Progression by NCMEC to 25 years; 32 years
Right: Age-Progression by NCMEC to 25 years; 32 years
Name: Jessica Suzanne Gutierrez
Case Classification: Non-Family Abduction
Missing Since: June 6, 1986
Location Last Seen: Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina
Date of Birth: December 3, 1981
Age: 4 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 3'0"
Weight: 32 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scar on forehead near right eye and on wrist; birthmark on left buttock
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available
Clothing: Pink and white t-shirt; white panties
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Jessica was placed in a bedroom with her sisters at approximately 11:30 PM on June 5, 1986, in her family's Lexington, South Carolina home. An intruder broke through the living room window of the house sometime before 9:00 AM the following morning. Jessica was taken from her room by the unknown intruder, who then left with her through the front door. According to Jessica's 6-year-old sister, Jessica was taken by "the man with the magic hat and beard."
On January 6, 2022, Lexington County deputies announced the arrest of Thomas McDowell in the kidnapping and killing of Jessica. He has been charged with murder, kidnapping, and first-degree burglary. Jessica's remains have yet to be found.
Agency Name: Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 803-785-8230
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 8614106
NCMEC Case Number: 601626
NamUs Case Number: MP6152
Added: 5/12/07; Last Updated: 1/7/22 - By: hb
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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