Barbara Louise Cotton

Suspicious CircumstancesCold Case

Updated February 02, 2022

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Missing Persons Details

Missing Person

Barbara Louise Cotton

Nationality

American

Alias Used

Barb Cotton

Last Seen

April 11, 1981

Case Status

Cold Case

Classification

Suspicious Circumstances

Intake Date

February 03, 2022

Source of Record

Local Law Enforcement

Medical Conditions

Mild/moderate scoliosis.
Pronounced "S" curvature of the spine that resulted in a slight limp when she walked.

Location

City

Williston

State

North Dakota

Country

United States of America

County/Province

Williams County

Region

Midwest

Postal Code

58801

Physical Description

Current Age

Race

Caucasian/White

Gender

Female

Hair Color

Brown

Eye Color

Hazel

Height

5ft 2in

Weight

100lbs

Distinguishing Features

Walked with a slight limp or "sway"
Metal fillings in several molars

Last Seen Wearing

Light tan summer jacket
"Wrangler” brand blue jeans
blue pullover blouse
rust-colored suede loafers

Details of Disappearance

Allegedly, she was last seen by her "boyfriend".

They parted ways and he watched her walk into Recreation Park on her way home.

There is also the possibility that Barb attended a party later that evening.

She has never been seen or heard from again.

She left behind her paycheck from work, all of the money in her savings account and all of her personal belongings.

Within 3 months of Barb's disappearance, 2 of the 3 persons of interest (1 of them being Barb's "boyfriend") committed suicide while in jail for crimes that were not directly related to Barb and do not appear to be related to one another.

The 3rd person of interest is a family member that is now deceased but still on law enforcement's list.

Case Numbers

Verified with Law Enforcement

Yes

NamUs

MP2921

NCMEC

796102

Police Contact Information

Williston Police Department (ND)

Detective Dery

Local Police Case Number

NDM10088

701-577-1212

FBI CARD Team Details

CARD Team Activated

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