Above: Hart, circa 1985
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 11, 1985 from Grapevine, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: February 1, 1931 Age: 54 years old Height and Weight: 5'10, 110 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Dark red hair, blue eyes. Hart has surgical scars on her abdomen. Her gallbladder and uterus are missing and she has had a partial gastrectomy. Her first name may be spelled "Betty." Hart may use the aliases B. J. Walker, Betty Horn, Betty J. Lindsay, Betty J. Walker, Jo Hart and/or Betty Horn Hart. She has a crowded anterior tooth. Her blood type is A-positive. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A purple blouse and purple slacks. Medical Conditions: Hart has been diagnosed with leukemia. She also suffers from acute anemia and bleeding ulcers. Hart is classified as disabled.
Details of Disappearance
Hart was last seen inside her Grapevine, Texas residence on September 11, 1985. She was accompanied by Garry V. Kirkland at the time. Further details regarding Kirkland are unavailable. Hart has never been heard from again. Her clothing, jewelry and vehicle were left behind at the home she shared with her husband. There were no signs of a struggle at Hart's home, but foul play has not been ruled out in her disappearance. Her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated November 22, 2005; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Texas Department Of Public Safety
800-346-3243
Texas Department Of Public Safety
The Doe Network
Dallas Morning News