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Case File 8DFMI

345Pyle Petersap
Peters circa 1980; Right: Age-Progression to 40 years old.

Dean Marie Pyle Peters
Missing since February 5, 1981 from Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: September 24, 1966
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 14 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3" (160 cm); 110 lbs (50 kg)
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; brown eyes. Ears pierced once.
  • Clothing: A brown ski jacket, pink sweater, 27"-32" Levi Blue Jeans, cream colored scarf with the word ski written on it in dark brown lettering, white knee socks, Bali bra-34C and white bikini panties.
  • Scars: Birthmark on lower back
  • Dentals: Available
  • DNA: Available in CODIS.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Pyle Peters was last seen outside of a local middle school where she attended her brothers wrestling tournament in Ada, Michigan, a town outside of Grand Rapids.
Peters, an eighth-grader at Forest Hills Central Middle School, was last seen by her mother about 16:45 when she excused herself to go to a restroom during an after school program at the school.
Her wallet and makeup were left at home. Peters never went anywhere without her makeup.
Police could find no reason for the disappearance. They did not detect any family problems at home.

Investigators
If you have any information on Pyle Peters' whereabouts, please contact:

Kent County Sheriff's Office
616-336-3113
You can remain anonymous if you wish.

Agency Case Number: 2998-81

NCMEC #: NCMC603596

NCIC Number: M-160127499
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
The Grand Rapids Press 2/7/81
NamUs

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