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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 25-35
from Spring Lake, North Carolina


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Victim Details

May 10, 2008

Jun 21, 2023

4848

79-721

Adult - Pre 30

25

35

8453

62 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

3

Months

1944

1954

1979

Oct 22, 1979

Spring Lake

North Carolina

Cumberland County

No

4254

Spring Lake Police Department

Spring Lake

North Carolina

Cumberland County

300 Ruth St, , Spring Lake, North Carolina

9104360350

Local

Law Enforcement

Black

black, curly

  • Clothing: white 1/2 slip, white tube top labeled "one size fits all"
  • Clothing: button blouse was found apart from body but in adjacent area


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Case Description

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This person was found in a wooded area off of NC 210.
Date Found: 1979-10-22

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1743

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    Barbara Baldwin
    Barbara Baldwin
    MP36494 • Missing since Jul 1, 1978 from Fayetteville, North Carolina
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Shirley Polk
    Shirley Polk
    MP123146 • Missing since Dec 26, 1978 from Norwood, North Carolina
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33
    Race 100%Black
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
    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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