Deborah Sue Williamson
Deborah Sue Williamson
📍 Lubbock, Texas
🏛️ Lubbock Police Department
Case Summary
Deborah Sue Williamson, an 18-year-old, was brutally murdered on August 24, 1975, in her Lubbock, Texas home. She was stabbed 17 times, and her body was dragged to the back step. Despite the passage of nearly 47 years, no one has been charged in her case, which remains open and unsolved.
Timeline of Events
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1975-08-24
21:00Murder
Deborah Williamson is murdered in her carport.
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1975-08-24
01:00Discovery
Her husband, Doug, finds her lifeless body at home.
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2021-06-01
Investigation Renewed
Investigative journalist George Jared and partner Jennifer Bucholtz begin independent investigation.
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2021-08-24
Anniversary Visit
Jared and Bucholtz visit crime scene on the anniversary of the murder.
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2021-08-30
DNA Testing Promised
Lubbock Police Department agrees to conduct new DNA testing.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Book
Lead #1Silent Silhouette by George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz detailing the investigation.
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Confession
Lead #2Henry Lee Lucas falsely confessed to Debbie's murder.
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Podcast
Lead #3Latest episodes discussing the case available.
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Cold Case
Lead #4Part of an ongoing investigation into unsolved murders.
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Public Appeal
Lead #5Any tips can be reported to the Lubbock Police Department.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Open
Case Number:61
Started:August 24, 1975 at 9:00 PM
Last Updated:August 19, 2025