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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 18-35
from Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Oct 1, 2008

Aug 28, 2024

845

99-2629

Adult - Pre 40

18

35

1386

63 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Months

1963

1981

1998

1999

Jun 28, 1999

Wilkinsburg

Pennsylvania

Allegheny County

15221

No

707

Allegheny County Police Department

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

Allegheny County

400 North Lexington Street, , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

4124731200

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.alleghenycounty.us/police/index.aspx

Black

Black hair. The braided hairstyle in the sketch is accurate

  • Clothing: Wearing black "Fubu" brand jeans, a brown, white and beige shirt
  • Footwear: one black shoe on left foot, size 7 1/2.
  • Jewelry: Gold chain, one gold earring ( description available).


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Case Description

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The remains of this unknown female were found on Tuesday, June 28, 1999 in the basement of 604 North Avenue in Wilkinsburg. The new owner of the house had started renovations and wanted things removed from the basement. The basement door was found to have been nailed shut from the inside. When the nails were removed and the door opened, the Unknown black female’s body was found at the base of the storm door stairs. The house had been empty and abandoned for about a year prior to the remains being found.
Date Found: 1999-06-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2670

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    83%Moderate
    Genelle Bradford
    Genelle Bradford
    MP8276 • Missing since Apr 27, 1999 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 17
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 70%120 lb vs 96 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Constance Wooten
    Constance Wooten
    MP8265 • Missing since May 26, 1997 from Garfield, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 92%120 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 15%Black vs Red
    77%Possible
    Carmella Dixon
    Carmella Dixon
    MP23403 • Missing since Jul 5, 1992 from Canton, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%80 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 86%120 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Sparky Wilson
    Sparky Wilson
    MP15472 • Missing since Apr 18, 1990 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 4'11"
    Weight 89%120 lb vs 104 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Melissa Collins
    Melissa Collins
    MP2313 • Missing since Aug 8, 1991 from Akron, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Elaine Ford
    Elaine Ford
    MP20365 • Missing since May 8, 1990 from Cleveland, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%119 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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 this case.

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