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Della Hillard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on May 3, 1988

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Victim Details

Oct 29, 2010

Mar 29, 2019

Della

Hillard

70

32

65 inches

67 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 3, 1988

Houston

Texas

Harris County

9284

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Stuart Harris

Sgt.

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

034553488E & 034317588

Houston Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8543) and 6 other sources
Della Marie Hillard, a 32-year-old woman, was last seen on May 3, 1988, in Houston, Texas. That evening, she spoke to a friend around 8:30 p.m., stating she was about to go to bed. The following morning, her boyfriend visited her home but found it empty. He later reported her missing when he learned she had not shown up for work.

Della’s car, a 1979 AMC Spirit sedan, was discovered abandoned the next day at an apartment complex about a mile from her home. The car appeared ransacked, with her purse missing, and there were traces of blood on the back and side of the vehicle. However, her apartment showed no signs of a struggle, although some windows were left open, which was reportedly a common habit of hers.

Despite extensive searches, Della has not been located, and foul play is suspected in her disappearance. Authorities continue to investigate her case, hoping for new leads.
Last Seen: May 3, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Della Marie Hillard - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8543
  • 890DFTX - Della Marie Hillard - Doe Network
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - Texas Department of Public ...
  • Missing People In America - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP710 • Found Nov 28, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 120–130 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP6774
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP6774 • Found Dec 29, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 93%147 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3602
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3602 • Found May 13, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%129 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3523 • Found Nov 14, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 77%Est. 20–30 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 120–130 lb
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP614
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP614 • Found Nov 22, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 78%156 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP991 • Found Apr 5, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'0" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 70%89 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Blond
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Baytown, Texas
    UP97951 • Found Jan 21, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Texas
    UP2113 • Found Feb 11, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 66%Est. 38–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP103953 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP72078
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP72078 • Found Jul 21, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

    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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