Tina was last seen inside her residence on Silverdale in Conroe, Texas on July 14, 1997. Bowen lived with her parents, her mother last saw her at home in the predawn hours of July 14. Tina's mother had checked on her daughter around 3:30AM while she was sleeping, and when she checked on her again at 9:00AM Tina was gone. Tina was reported missing when her mother learned later in the day that she was not with her boyfriend. Foul play is suspected.