Above: Watkins, circa 1984
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 5, 1984 from Austin, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: August 22, 1981 Age: 2 years old Height and Weight: 3'0, 42 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A short-sleeved white pullover shirt, red sweatpants and white tennis shoes with velcro fasteners.
Details of Disappearance
Watkins was last seen by her mother while she was playing in a front yard swing at her home in the 2100 block of Thrasher Lane in east Austin, Texas on January 5, 1984. A witness reported seeing Watkins later that day, walking eastbound on Riverside Drive with a slender, bearded man wearing an Army hat.An extensive search of the neighborhood turned up no sign of Watkins. She has never been seen again and her companion has not been identified. Foul play is suspected in her case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 11, 2005; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Texas Department Of Public Safety
800-346-3243
Texas Department Of Public Safety
The Austin American-Statesman