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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9570) and 4 other sources
On a spring afternoon, May 31, 2003, a 48-year-old woman named Svetlana Washington disappeared from her life in Brooklyn, New York. She was an Asian woman with brown hair and brown eyes, standing approximately five feet one inch tall and weighing around 120 pounds. Those who knew her described her as having a medium build and a light complexion. Her last known location was in the vicinity of 1429 East 100th Street, where she was seen at about 3:00 in the afternoon. What should have been just another day in the bustling borough turned into the beginning of a long and painful mystery for those who cared for her.

The circumstances surrounding Svetlana's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, as very few details have ever been made public. There is no information available regarding the clothing she was wearing on the day she went missing, nor any mention of personal accessories she might have had with her. It is also unknown if she left on foot or had access to any form of transportation. This lack of detail creates a challenging puzzle for investigators and leaves her family with a host of unanswered questions about her final known moments. The absence of these crucial pieces of information makes it difficult to trace her steps from that May afternoon.

The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the agency of record for Svetlana's case, and the investigation has remained open over the years. The case is an overview of a sudden and unexplained departure from normal life. A 48-year-old woman vanished in the middle of the afternoon from a residential street in Brooklyn, leaving behind a life and loved ones. With no clear evidence pointing to her whereabouts or the reasons for her disappearance, the case has grown cold, yet the hope for answers endures.

Last Seen: May 31, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP4885
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP4885 • Found May 10, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%4'11" vs 5'1"
Weight 95%105 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP2692
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP2692 • Found Mar 26, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 90%138 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Elmhurst, New York - unidentified case UP105655
Jane Doe — Elmhurst, New York
UP105655 • Found Mar 13, 2016
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 52%4'9" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%114 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP101204
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP101204 • Found Dec 31, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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