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Cynthia Rico Missing Person Case

Last seen in Abilene, Texas on Jun 30, 1983

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Victim Details

Dec 6, 2013

Aug 5, 2023

Cynthia

Rico

63

20

60 inches

61 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 30, 1983

Abilene

Texas

Taylor County

79601

14624

Abilene Police Department

Abilene

Texas

Taylor County

79602

Brent Irby

Officer

450 Pecan St., Texas

3256738331

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.abilenepolice.org/

87-01795

Feb 23, 1987

Abilene Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22859) and 7 other sources
Cynthia Ramirez Rico, a 20-year-old woman, was last seen on June 30, 1983, in Abilene, Texas. She had left the Marbridge House, a group home for mentally disabled adults, with plans to visit a residence in Brownwood. However, she never returned, and she has not been heard from since. Despite efforts by authorities and her family, few details about her disappearance have surfaced.

At the time of her disappearance, Cynthia was described as having brown hair and brown eyes. She had a distinctive large scar under her breast that extended to her back. Some sources suggest her disappearance might have occurred in 1987, but the majority of records confirm the 1983 date. The Abilene Police Department continues to investigate her case, but it remains unsolved after all these years.
Last Seen: Jun 30, 1983

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Cynthia Ramirez Rico - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP22859
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  • Unsolved Cold Cases - Cynthia Ramirez Rico
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3794
    Jane Doe — Texas
    UP3794 • Found Dec 24, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP3939
    Jane Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP3939 • Found Nov 1, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 52%229 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%119 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2632
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP2632 • Found Aug 12, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 43%320 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%129 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Kaufman, Texas
    UP104575 • Found Sep 29, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 24–26 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 56%196 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 91%100–110 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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