After 35 Years, a New Lead Could Finally Bring Missing Killeen Girl Home

After more than 30 years, new information has emerged in the cold case of Deanna Merryfield, a 13-year-old girl who went missing from a family member’s home in 1990, according to KWTX. Melissa Twardowski, Deanna’s sister, stated that Deanna was living with their grandmother at the time and had snuck out of the house to visit her twin sister. The twin lived just two miles away at their uncle’s home. Melissa said that once their uncle saw Deanna, he told her to go back home. That was the last time she was ever seen.

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Killeen Community on Edge as Authorities Reopen 1990 Missing Person Search

Melissa stated that Deanna left in a brownish-bronze car with two doors. The following morning, when Deanna did not return, her grandmother reported her missing.
More than 30 years later, Melissa continues to fight for justice for her sister. She has shared Deanna’s story on several podcasts and across social media in hopes of keeping the case alive.

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New evidence has pointed investigators toward the city of Killeen. Melissa stated that she is hopeful because she wants Deanna to be at peace and for her family to finally have some type of closure.

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The family plans to travel to Killeen this week to search for any possible remains. They will be joined by police departments and trained volunteers as they search for evidence that could provide answers about Deanna’s disappearance. The family has stated that the best way the community can help is by providing any information that may lead to Deanna Merryfield's remains.