Above: Byrd, circa 1992
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 27, 1992 from Tyler, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: July 16, 1949 Age: 42 years old Height and Weight: 5'1 - 5'3, 160 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Byrd may go by her middle name, Starrine. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A yellow shirt, blue denim shorts and approximately $25,000 worth of jewelry ($200,000 worth in 2006), including a diamond-encrusted bracelet, two diamond rings and a diamond pin.
Details of Disappearance
Byrd was last seen in Tyler, Texas on May 27, 1992. She has never been heard from again. She left food cooking on the stove in her house when she vanished. There were no indications of forced entry.Authorities searched Bell Lake for Byrd, but turned up no sign of her. Her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated February 17, 2011; height corrected, distinguishing characteristics and clothing/jewelry description updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Tyler Police Department
903-531-1026
OR
Tyler-Smith County Crimestoppers
800-575-2833
The Doe Network
Tyler-Smith County Crimestoppers
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