Who Killed Jackie Foster? DPS offers increased reward for 1990 cold case

Jackie Foster, 29, was last seen at a truck stop in Cisco, Texas, in September 1990. (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

More than three decades after Jackie Foster was found murdered near Port Arthur, Texas, investigators are hoping a higher reward will generate new leads in the cold case.

The Texas DPS is offering an increased reward of $6,000 for information leading to an arrest in the 1990 murder of Foster.

Recommended Videos



Foster, 29, was last seen at a truck stop in Cisco, Texas, on Sept. 6, 1990, before her body was discovered two days later in a drainage canal near Port Arthur. Her case remains unsolved.

The increased reward is available only if the tip is submitted before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online.


About the Author
Holly Galvan Posey headshot

Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.