Missing Since: 1979-05-04 Location: None, California
Debra was last seen on May 4, 1979 in Ventura, California. She has never been heard from again. At the time of her disappearance, she was accompanied by her three-year-old twin sons, Jackson and Joshua. The twins are missing along with their mother. Debra and her sons were reported missing by her husband, John Needham Kidwell. He was considered a suspect at the time and it’s unclear whether police ever cleared him. He died in 2008. Debra’s family is still looking for her and the twins, however. Their cases remain unsolved. Investigating Agency Ventura County Sheriff’s Department 805-654-2324 Source Information California Attorney General’s Office NamUs Facebook Page for Debra, Jackson and Joshua Kidwell Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated November 23, 2025; picture added.