Pepper's family last saw her in Houston, Texas between December 12 and December 18, 1975. At this time, Pepper introduced her brother and mother to her new boyfriend, Terry Rasmussen. Pepper also told them she was pregnant with Terry's child. Their child, Rea Rasmussen, was born in Orange County California on June 15, 1976. In 2000, Rea was found deceased in Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire. Rea's body was recently identified by Investigators. Pepper's boyfriend Terry was convicted of a murder in California and was a suspect in the Bear Brook Murders. Pepper's family last spoke to her in December 1975. Pepper was last known to be alive in Orange County California on June 15, 1976.