Overview

• Full Name: Marie Theresa Cherry
• Also Known As: Theresa Cherry, Theresa Cline, Theresa Kline, Theresa Palmer, Theresa Phillips, and Marie Theresa Guzman
• Date of Birth: October 7, 1967
• Age at Disappearance: 25
• Date Last Seen: October 10, 1992, according to Texas DPS and the FBI’s narrative account; the FBI’s case heading lists October 9, 1992
• Last Known Location: Walker Village, Fort Hood military installation
• County and State: Bell County, Texas
• Case Classification: Endangered Missing; Foul Play Possible
• Current Status: Missing; disappearance unresolved
• Investigating Agency: United States Army Criminal Investigation Division (Army CID)

Marie was reportedly last seen at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the front yard of her family’s home. She has not been seen or heard from since. Although concerns about possible foul play have been documented, publicly available official records do not establish that she was murdered.

Detailed Case Breakdown

Case Summary

Marie Theresa Cherry was 25 years old when she disappeared from the front yard of her family’s residence at Fort Hood, Texas, in October 1992. More than three decades later, her whereabouts remain unknown. Her case is classified as an endangered missing-person investigation in which foul play is considered possible.

• Full Name: Marie Theresa Cherry
• Also Known As: Theresa Cherry, Theresa Cline, Theresa Kline, Theresa Palmer, Theresa Phillips, and Marie Theresa Guzman
• Date of Birth: October 7, 1967
• Age at Disappearance: 25
• Date Last Seen: October 10, 1992, according to Texas DPS and the FBI’s narrative account; the FBI’s case heading lists October 9, 1992
• Last Known Location: Walker Village, Fort Hood military installation
• County and State: Bell County, Texas
• Case Classification: Endangered Missing; Foul Play Possible
• Current Status: Missing; disappearance unresolved
• Investigating Agency: United States Army Criminal Investigation Division (Army CID)

Marie was reportedly last seen at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the front yard of her family’s home. She has not been seen or heard from since. Although concerns about possible foul play have been documented, publicly available official records do not establish that she was murdered.

Background and Circumstances of the Disappearance

Who Was Marie Theresa Cherry?

Marie Theresa Cherry was born on October 7, 1967. She was a young mother and educator living with her family at Fort Hood, a major United States Army installation in central Texas. She was also known by her middle name, Theresa.

The Charley Project reports that Marie worked as a teacher and left behind two children. Publicly available records provide limited additional information about her personal history, professional career, or daily life before she disappeared.

Marie was a Black woman with black hair and brown eyes. The Texas Department of Public Safety recorded her height as approximately 5 feet 6 inches and her weight as 143 pounds. The FBI’s description differs slightly, listing her as 5 feet 7 inches and approximately 140 pounds.

Several distinguishing physical characteristics may be important for identification. Marie had a scar near her forehead in the scalp area, a chipped front tooth, and a noticeable gap between her front teeth. She was also known to wear corrective glasses or contact lenses.

The Night of October 10, 1992

According to the FBI’s narrative description and the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse, Marie was last seen at approximately 10:30 p.m. on October 10, 1992, in the front yard of her family’s residence in the Walker Village area of Fort Hood.

The FBI’s published case heading and its 2018 investigative alert also identify October 9 as the date last seen, creating a discrepancy within the federal documentation. The more detailed FBI narrative and the Texas state missing-person record identify October 10. No publicly available explanation for this difference was located.

At the time of her disappearance, Marie was reportedly wearing a yellow shirt, a red skirt, and red suspenders. These clothing details are documented in the Texas state missing-person record.

The precise circumstances surrounding her final sighting have not been publicly established. Available official accounts do not explain why she was outside, whether she intended to leave the property, or whether anyone observed what happened after she was last seen.

There has been no publicly confirmed account of Marie returning home, contacting her family, or establishing a new residence after her disappearance.

Concerns About Her Safety

One particularly concerning aspect of Marie’s case involves reports of domestic violence before her disappearance. According to information summarized by The Charley Project, relatives stated that Marie had experienced domestic violence.

These reports are relevant background information, but they do not establish who was responsible for her disappearance or prove that a specific act of violence occurred on the night she vanished. Publicly available official records do not identify a perpetrator or establish a connection between any particular individual and her disappearance.

Her disappearance from a familiar residential setting, together with the absence of subsequent confirmed contact, remains deeply concerning. Nevertheless, the available evidence does not establish whether she left voluntarily, was taken against her will, or experienced another unknown event.

Investigation History and Evidence

Army Criminal Investigation Division

Marie Theresa Cherry’s disappearance has been associated with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, the federal military law enforcement organization responsible for investigating serious criminal matters involving the Army.

The Army CID case reference appearing in an FBI Violent Criminal Apprehension Program alert is 00142-1993-CID034. The Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse separately identifies the case as M9211003. These are distinct references associated with different agencies and records.

Although Marie disappeared in 1992, publicly accessible information about the initial investigative response is limited. Official case summaries do not provide a detailed chronology of searches, interviews, forensic examinations, or other investigative activities conducted immediately after she vanished.

Consequently, it would be inaccurate to claim that particular searches were unsuccessful, that specific witnesses were questioned, or that physical evidence was recovered without supporting investigative documentation.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Involvement

On April 12, 2018, the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, commonly known as ViCAP, released an alert concerning Marie’s disappearance.

The alert circulated identifying information, the circumstances of her disappearance, her known aliases, and relevant agency reference numbers. It was directed toward law enforcement personnel and crime analysis units that might possess information relevant to the investigation.

The publication of a ViCAP alert is significant because it makes case information available for wider investigative awareness. However, its release does not establish that investigators had identified a suspect, discovered new evidence, or confirmed a homicide.

Missing-Person Databases and Identification Records

Marie’s disappearance is documented by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI. Her case is also listed by The Charley Project and referenced in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, known as NamUs.

The FBI’s 2018 alert identifies her NamUs reference as MP36941. Maintaining these records helps preserve identifying information that could be useful if a witness comes forward or if investigators need to compare a missing-person report with unidentified-person records.

Publicly available case materials do not establish that Marie’s remains have been recovered or identified. Nor do the reviewed official sources document a confirmed DNA match, genetic genealogy identification, or forensic breakthrough resolving her disappearance.

Physical Evidence and Witness Information

Marie’s documented clothing, physical description, dental characteristics, and last-known location remain important identifying details.

However, the publicly accessible investigative summaries do not describe recovered physical evidence, a verified vehicle connected to her disappearance, surveillance footage, or a publicly identified eyewitness who observed an abduction.

This lack of publicly released information should not be interpreted as proof that investigators possess no evidence. Investigative agencies may retain information that has not been disclosed publicly.

Theories and Unresolved Questions

Could Foul Play Have Been Involved?

The Texas Department of Public Safety classifies Marie’s disappearance as an endangered missing-person case in which foul play is possible. The Charley Project likewise reports that foul play is suspected.

This classification reflects concern about the circumstances of her disappearance. It is not a determination that a homicide occurred.

The reported history of domestic violence raises additional questions, but there is no publicly verified evidence establishing that the reported abuse caused her disappearance. No individual should be treated as responsible based solely on these reports.

What Happened After the Last Sighting?

The central unanswered question is what happened to Marie after she was last seen in the front yard of her family’s residence.

Public records do not establish whether she encountered another person, departed the residential area, or experienced an emergency. No verified public account identifies her movements after approximately 10:30 p.m.

Could Someone Still Have Relevant Information?

People who lived, worked, or visited the Walker Village area of Fort Hood in October 1992 may remember details that were not recognized as important at the time.

Potentially relevant information could include recollections of Marie’s final known activities, conversations before her disappearance, or circumstances involving her residence. These are possible avenues for information, not confirmed investigative leads.

The passage of time can complicate witness recollections, but information from someone with direct knowledge may still be valuable when assessed alongside existing investigative records.

Latest Publicly Available Investigative Updates

The 2018 FBI ViCAP Alert

The most clearly dated official federal investigative publication located during this review is the FBI ViCAP alert released on April 12, 2018.

That alert provided Marie’s identifying characteristics, last-known circumstances, NamUs identification number, and Army CID case reference. It also identified contact channels for investigators and law enforcement agencies seeking to exchange information.

The alert remains an important official record, but its original release date should not be confused with a newly announced investigative development.

Continued Public Awareness

Marie’s case continues to appear in publicly accessible missing-person resources, including the FBI’s missing-person listings, the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse, The Charley Project, and Bell County Crime Stoppers.

In May 2024, the independent publication All Crime, No Answers revisited Marie’s disappearance in an awareness article about missing people from central Texas. This coverage helped maintain public visibility but did not document a confirmed investigative breakthrough.

Case Status as of November 2026

As of November 9, 2026, no publicly confirmed recent arrest, criminal charge, identification of remains, DNA breakthrough, or resolution of Marie Theresa Cherry’s disappearance was located in the reviewed sources.

Her disappearance continues to be publicly documented as an unresolved missing-person case. The existence of active public listings does not, by itself, establish what investigative work may currently be occurring behind the scenes.

Anyone seeking the most current operational status should contact Army CID or the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse directly.

Conclusion and Public Appeal for Information

Marie Theresa Cherry was only 25 years old when she disappeared from her family’s home at Fort Hood, Texas, in October 1992. She was a mother, an educator, and a woman whose disappearance has remained unresolved for more than three decades.

The known facts are limited but significant. Marie was last seen outside her residence late at night, she has not been heard from since, and law enforcement records recognize the possibility of foul play. Despite those concerns, the public record does not establish what happened to her or who, if anyone, was responsible.

Her identifying characteristics, including the scar near her forehead, chipped front tooth, gap between her front teeth, and known aliases, remain important to efforts to recognize or identify her.

Anyone with firsthand knowledge of Marie’s disappearance, her circumstances in October 1992, or information that may help establish her whereabouts is encouraged to contact Army CID, the FBI, or the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse.

Even after many years, credible information may help investigators answer questions that have remained unresolved since the night Marie vanished. Her story deserves continued attention, careful reporting, and a renewed opportunity for answers.