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Case Description

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Found in a weeded gully area adjacent to a paved cul-de-sac on the edge of a housing development. She was located (at the time) 3 miles east of Raleigh in the vicinity of Turfgrass Farm Road, approximately 1 mile from US 64 East.
Date Found: 1979-07-09

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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.

82%Moderate
Barbara Baldwin
Barbara Baldwin
MP36494 • Missing since Jul 1, 1978 from Fayetteville, North Carolina
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 87%125 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
Shirley Polk
Shirley Polk
MP123146 • Missing since Dec 26, 1978 from Norwood, North Carolina
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 33
Race 100%Black
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 122 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.