Debra Kay Stewart
Missing since May 21, 1976 from Austin, Travis County, Texas
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 5, 1956
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 19 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'1"; 130 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black female. brown eyes; black hair.
• Marks, Scars: Scar on one breast.
• Clothing: She was last seen wearing blue patchwork jeans, a blue long sleeved blouse with white stitching, a blue bandanna, a wide belt and brown shoes.
• DNA: Available in CODIS

Circumstances of Disappearance
Debra Stewart was last seen leaving her job at Sears in South Austin on May 21, 1976.
Stewart, a communications student, lived in an apartment in the 2700 block of Manor Road. She supposedly left Sears to go see a doctor because she hadn't been feeling well. She had a chronic kidney condition.

Her abandoned car was found two days later, with the keys in the ignition. No signs of foul play were found in her car or apartment.
Investigators searched in several states. Her parents hired a private detective, who was unable to turn up additional clues.
Foul Play Possible.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Texas Department of Public Safety
512-424-5074

NCIC Number: M-994725842
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin American-Statesman