Investigators Seek Public’s Help to Identify Woman’s Remains in Refugio Co. Cold Case

Cold Case Unsealed · Jun 19, 2026 · 44m

In 1992, construction workers in Refugio County, Texas, discovered the skeletal remains of an unidentified woman who had been fatally shot and hidden in thick brush years earlier. Despite her distinctive attire—including white knee-high boots and a red earring—investigators have struggled for decades to establish her identity or find her killer. Authorities have recently utilized modern forensic tools like updated facial reconstructions and genetic genealogy to generate new leads in this cold case. To encourage public assistance, the Texas Rangers and state officials have increased the…