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Tarnesa Youngs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Pierce, Florida on Nov 12, 1989

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Jan 27, 2023

Tarnesa

Youngs

53

17

66 inches

125 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Nov 12, 1989

Fort Pierce

Florida

St. Lucie County

Unknown

27069

Fort Pierce Police Department

Fort Pierce

Florida

St. Lucie County

34950

920 South US Highway 1, Florida

7724676800

Local

Law Enforcement

894111108

Fort Pierce Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6838) and 3 other sources
Tarnesa Youngs, a 17-year-old from Fort Pierce, Florida, was last seen on November 12, 1989. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5'5" to 5'6" tall, weighed around 125-130 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Despite being reported as a runaway, her case remains unresolved, and there has been little progress in finding her over the years.

No specific details regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have been disclosed, and there is no available evidence of what might have happened to her. Law enforcement agencies, including the Fort Pierce Police Department, continue to handle her case, and her profile remains active in missing persons databases. Despite decades passing since her disappearance, Tarnesa's whereabouts are still unknown.
Last Seen: Nov 12, 1989

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP7761
    Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida
    UP7761 • Found Dec 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP7769 • Found May 13, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%121 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Riviera Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1042
    Jane Doe — Riviera Beach, Florida
    UP1042 • Found Jan 7, 2003
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%124 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Fort Lauderdale (unincorporated), Florida - unidentified case UP1162
    Jane Doe — Fort Lauderdale (unincorporated), Florida
    UP1162 • Found May 8, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 71%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Fort Pierce, Florida
    UP79175 • Found Mar 22, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–25 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Unincorporated Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP1153 • Found Mar 11, 1992
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 80%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Hillsboro Beach, Florida
    UP13348 • Found Aug 25, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 8%184 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP7770 • Found May 13, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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