North American Missing Persons Network
 
Shirley Dean Cowan

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Above Image: Cowan, circa 2001

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: January 14, 2001 from Austin, Texas
  • Classification: Endangered Missing
  • Date Of Birth: October 4, 1940
  • Age: 60 years old
  • Height and Weight:5'2; 130 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics:Blonde hair; green eyes. Cowan has a surgical scar as the result of a gallbladder operation.
  • Medical Conditions:Cowan has arthritis in both of her hands and in her back. She was depressed at the time of her 2001 disappearance.
  • NCIC Number:M-051340591

    Details of Disappearance
    Cowan was last seen at her residence in Oak Forest RV Park in Austin, Texas on January 14, 2001. Cowan vanished leaving behind a trail of blood. Evidence at a house in Kingsland indicates 64-year-old Shirley Dean Cowan was the victim of a violent crime.
    She was wearing a shirt and pants at the time of her disappearance. Cowan also wore a white gold wedding ring with one large diamond surrounded by several smaller diamonds.

    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Texas Department Of Public Safety
    800-346-3243
    OR
    Llano Sheriff Office
    325-247-5767

    Source Information
    Texas Department Of Public Safety
    KXAN