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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24024) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2014, a family's life was irrevocably altered by the sudden and perplexing disappearance of Latricia Banks. A 43-year-old woman from Poughkeepsie, New York, Latricia was last seen in the Bronx on October 30, 2014. On that day, she was expected to meet her brother, a plan that involved her taking a train to Grand Central Station. However, Latricia never arrived at their meeting place, and from that moment on, all communication from her ceased. Her failure to make contact with her family and friends immediately sparked deep concern, as this was entirely out of character for her. The vibrant life of a mother, sister, and friend was suddenly cast into a shadow of uncertainty, leaving her loved ones to grapple with the unnerving silence that followed.

The initial days and weeks following Latricia’s disappearance were a flurry of desperate activity and growing apprehension. Her family, stricken with worry, promptly reported her missing to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Investigators began the arduous task of piecing together the last known moments of her life. They learned she had traveled from her home in Poughkeepsie with the intention of meeting her brother, a simple plan that somehow went awry. The investigation extended to the Bronx, her last known location, where authorities conducted interviews and searched for any trace of her. Despite these efforts, the trail seemed to grow cold with each passing day. The lack of any substantial leads or evidence of foul play only deepened the mystery surrounding her vanishing.

As time stretched on, the search for Latricia continued, fueled by the unwavering hope of her family. They made public appeals for information, hoping to jog someone's memory or unearth a clue that could lead to her whereabouts. Latricia is described as a Black female with brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she had black hair, possibly with some gray, and a notable scar on her left cheek, where she also had nerve damage. She has a tattoo of the name 'Issac' on her breast and another of 'Chucky' on her hand near her wrist. The case of Latricia Banks remains an open investigation, a painful and unresolved chapter for her family. Her disappearance serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain of not knowing the fate of a loved one. The central mystery of what happened to her after she was last seen in the Bronx, and why she never made it to her planned meeting, continues to be the focal point of a search for answers that has spanned over a decade.

Last Seen: Oct 30, 2014

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP15072
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP15072 • Found Aug 5, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 0%241 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP83746
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP83746 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP146604
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP146604 • Found Jun 4, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 89%126 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York - unidentified case UP85798
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York
UP85798 • Found Sep 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 80%131 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP142450
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP142450 • Found Apr 5, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 19%155 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP64681 • Found Nov 2, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%4'11"–5'6" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP161873
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP161873 • Found Aug 6, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Paterson, New Jersey - unidentified case UP110249
Jane Doe — Paterson, New Jersey
UP110249 • Found Oct 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 19–89 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 72%135 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP101499
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP101499 • Found Mar 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP51496
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP51496 • Found Jun 28, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 38%Est. 60–90 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 100%119 lb vs 98–110 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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