Tracy Ann Byrd

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This person was missing Missing Since 03/07/1983

Missing Since:
Missing Since 03/07/1983
Missing From:
Missing From Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania
Classification:
Classification Endangered Missing
Gender:
Female
Race:
Race White
Date of Birth:
Date of Birth 07/07/1968 (56)
Age:
Age 14 years old
Height and Weight:
Height and Weight 5’0 – 5’4, 70 – 105 pounds
Clothing/Jewelry Description:
Clothing/Jewelry Description A shirt and jeans.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian female. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Tracy’s ears are pierced.
Details of Disappearance:
On March 7, 1983, 14-year-old Tracy was dropped off at school by her mom’s boyfriend, Paul Greenwald. Tracy was secretly suspended from school, and after failing to convince friends to skip school with her, she disappeared.

Initially, police thought she ran away, as she’d done once before. However, there were unsubstantiated sightings, and she was close to her mother. Before disappearing, Tracy told a friend she might be pregnant, but the father is unknown.

Seven months later, Tracy’s mother, Jean, was found murdered in Delaware. Greenwald, who had a violent past with Jean (including a kidnapping), was convicted of her manslaughter but died by suicide before sentencing. While he was a suspect in Tracy’s disappearance, police now believe he wasn’t involved.

There’s another unnamed suspect, and although the runaway theory is unlikely, Tracy’s case remains unsolved. Police suspect foul play.

Agency:
Bensalem Township Police Department 215-639-3700
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