Deborah Sue Williamson
Deborah 'Debbie' Sue Williamson, 18 years old
📍 Lubbock, Texas
🏛️ Lubbock Police Department
Case Summary
Deborah 'Debbie' Williamson, an 18-year-old, was murdered on August 24, 1975, in Lubbock, Texas. She was stabbed 17 times, and her body was dragged to the back step of her home. The case remains unsolved nearly 47 years later, despite ongoing investigations and renewed interest from a true crime author and investigator.
Timeline of Events
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August 24, 1975
9:00 PMMurder
Debbie leaves home to meet her husband at work and is attacked.
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August 24, 1975
1:00 AMDiscovery of Body
Doug Williamson returns home to find Debbie's lifeless body.
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June 2021
New Investigation
George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz begin an independent investigation.
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August 2021
Travel to Lubbock
Jared and Bucholtz interview witnesses and revisit the crime scene.
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August 19, 2022
Publication
Book 'Silent Silhouette' detailing the case investigation is released.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Investigation Method
Lead #1Renewed DNA testing on evidence has been promised.
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Author Collaboration
Lead #2George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz investigate and publish findings.
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Witness Statements
Lead #3Interviews with people connected to the case conducted.
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Historical Confession
Lead #4Henry Lee Lucas confessed to the murder but was found not guilty.
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Community Involvement
Lead #5Public tips encouraged to help solve the case.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Open
Case Number:61
Started:August 24, 1975 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:August 19, 2025