The Disappearance of Tamara Porrin

Name: Tamara Dawn Porrin
Nickname: Tammy
Age: 15 years old
Last Seen: November 22, 1986
Location: DuBois, Pennsylvania
Status: Still missing

Case Information

15 year old Tamara Porrin was last seen in DuBois, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1986. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

Background

Tamara Porrin was born on November 23, 1971. She was an eighth grader at DuBois Junior High School.

Described as habitually truant, her sister says Tammy often fought with her parents and had ran away several times prior to her disappearance, though she never disappeared for more than a few days at a time.

Disappearance

Tamara Porrin was last seen on the evening of November 22, 1986 in DuBois, Pennsylvania. Tamara never returned home, and hasn’t been heard from since.

She wasn’t officially reported missing until 1994.

Investigation

Since Tamara had run away in the past it was suspected that might be the case in 1986, however foul play is now suspected given the amount of time without contact.

Whereabouts

The location of Tamara Porrin, as well as the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, remains unknown.

Foul play is suspected. Tamara’s case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.

Appearance

White female born on November 23, 1971. Tamara has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance she stood 5’0 tall and weighed 130 pounds.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Tamara Porrin please contact the DuBois Police Department at (814) 371-2324.

Resources & Further Information

Tamara Dawn Porrin – NamUs
Tamara Dawn Porrin – The Charley Project
The Head With No Body – And No Answers – The Daily Beast