The Doe Network:
Case File 185DFWA

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Left: Robbins, circa 1985; Right: Age-Progression to 34 years (circa 2005)

Diane Nguyen Robbins
Missing since June 18, 1985 from Kennewick, Benton County, Washington
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: October 29, 1971
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 13 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'2; 90 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White/Asian female. Brown hair; brown eyes. She has Vietnamese features.
  • Marks, Scars: Robbins has a one-inch long scar on her forehead.
  • Dentals: X-rays Available No dental work

    • Circumstances of Disappearance
    Robbins was last seen leaving her family's Kennewick, Washington home on June 18, 1985. She reportedly told her family that she was headed to Seattle to visit friends.
    Robbins joined Molly A. Purdin, a 21-year-old woman from Pasco, Washington, sometime after Robbins left her family's home. Robbins and Purdin were last seen in King County, Washington. Purdins was discovered murdered off of Index-Galena Road on July 12, 1985. She had been killed by blunt force trauma to the head. There was no sign of Robbins. Due to the circumstances surrounding her companion's death, foul play is suspected in Robbins' disappearance.

    Investigators
    If you have any information concerning Robbins' whereabouts, please contact:
    Benton County Sheriff's Office
    Missing Persons Unit
    509-735-6555
    You may remain anonymous when submitting information to any agency.

    Agency Case Number:
    (OCA): 8505003

    NCMEC #: NCMC601878

    NCIC Number: M-161438631
    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 Daily Herald
    Washington State Missing Persons

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