When a Texas woman returns to her small hometown to start over, she vanishes and is found dead in the Red River. Evidence suggests she died at the hands of someone she knew well, but her case remains unsolved in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Sources used to research this episode:
“Unsolved Murder Case is the Talk of Small Texas Town 17 Years Later” (CBS News)
“Father of Murder Victim Jennifer Harris Holds New Conference” (The Fannin County Leader)
“48 Hours to Feature Jennifer Harris Case” (Herald Democrat)
“Homicide Trends in the United States, 1980-2008” (Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Homicide Leading Cause of Death for Pregnant Women in The US (Harvard School of Public Health)
Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details: Jennifer Harris (Texas Department of Public Safety)
New People Sworn In to Serve Fannin County (Talaiya Munson / KXII News)
Also noteworthy:
Check out Red Rabbit Justice, an effort by Jennifer’s brother-in-law (who happens to be a filmmaker) and others to produce a documentary film about her case. They are offering a $50,000 reward in relation to Jennifer’s case.
If you know anything about the death of Jennifer Harris, please contact Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-TIPS. You can remain anonymous.