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Case File 8DFMI

3 Pyle Peters ap
Peters circa 1980; Right: Age-Progression to 40 years old.

Dean Marie Pyle Peters
Missing since February 5, 1981 from Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: September 24, 1966
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 14 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3" (160 cm); 110 lbs (50 kg)
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; brown eyes.
  • Clothing: A brown ski jacket, pink sweater, blue jeans and a cream colored scarf with the word ski written on it in dark brown lettering.
  • Dentals: Available

    • Circumstances of Disappearance
    Pyle Peters was last seen outside of a local middle school where she attended her brothers wrestling tournament in Ada, Michigan, a town outside of Grand Rapids.
    Peters, an eighth-grader at Forest Hills Central Middle School, was last seen by her mother about 4:45 p.m. when she excused herself to go to a restroom during an after school program at the school.
    Her wallet and make-up were left at home. Peters never went anywhere without her make-up.
    Police could find no reason for the disappearence. They did not detect any family problems at home.

    Investigators
    If you have any information on Pyle Peters' whereabouts, please contact:

    Kent County Sheriff's Office
    616-336-3113
    You can remain anonymous if you wish.

    NCMEC #: NCMC603596

    NCIC Number: M-160127499
    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 Grand Rapids Press 2/7/81

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