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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 25-45
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Nov 27, 2014

Jul 7, 2021

13923

97-10434

Adult - Pre 50

25

45

22625

66 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Months

1952

1972

1997

Dec 1, 1997

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

36251

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, 5th Floor, Detroit, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

97-201667

Black

Lony and curly (natural)

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Yellow and brown short sleeved T-Shirt with "D.D. DINNER" logo on the left breast area (size M), black lacy long-sleeved blouse (size M) made by "Chevel", blue tank top with "Nike" logo on the left breast area (size M), black elastic waistband pants (size M) worn inside-out "Bellamia International" brand


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Case Description

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Partially skeletonized remains were discovered in a vacant lot on Richton Street, in the city of Detroit, MI.
Date Found: 1997-12-01

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13144

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Joyce Johnson
    Joyce Johnson
    MP20884 • Missing since Mar 1, 1997 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Sylvia Mitchell
    Sylvia Mitchell
    MP20931 • Missing since Feb 1, 1997 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Sandra Harper
    Sandra Harper
    MP30228 • Missing since May 14, 1994 from Inkster, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Terry Najera
    Terry Najera
    MP14037 • Missing since Nov 1, 1996 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Aneshia Harris
    Aneshia Harris
    MP33700 • Missing since Apr 3, 1993 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Patricia Pouncy
    Patricia Pouncy
    MP25146 • Missing since Jan 1, 1991 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Sara Drane
    Sara Drane
    MP22797 • Missing since Mar 13, 1995 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Gerri Anderson
    Gerri Anderson
    MP10632 • Missing since Oct 11, 1990 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    Lisa Walton
    Lisa Walton
    MP36009 • Missing since Jan 1, 1986 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Elizabeth Anderson
    Elizabeth Anderson
    MP20890 • Missing since Aug 28, 1988 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    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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