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Unidentified Black / African American Female
from Miami, Florida


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Victim Details

Apr 1, 2025

May 7, 2025

50860

1980-02621

Adult - Pre 30

70719

66 inches

111 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Sep 8, 1980

Atlantic Ocean:25-40 miles from Anguila Key, Bahama Banks

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

No

49818

District 11 Miami-Dade County Medical Examiners Office

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

Naomi Jacobs

Medicolegal Death Investigator

1851 NW 10 Avenue, , Miami, Florida

3055452400

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.miamidade.gov/global/medicalexaminer/home.page

1980-02621

Apr 1, 2025

Black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Pink terrycloth dress, white panties, brown shoes tucked into dress


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Case Description

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September 8, 1980 a US Coast Guard Aircraft observed five bodies floating in the ocean near a submerged sunken vessel on the east side of Santaren Channel. The bodies were floating in water 25-40 miles from Anguilla Key, Bahama Banks. Upon Coast Guard arrival on scene, they retrieved all 5 bodies including a sixth body. There was no personal property or debris in the water. The sunken vessel was a wooden 2 masted sail ship, approximately 25-35 feet in length. All bodies were an advanced state of decomposition. While at the scene, another boat with 25-30 people on board approached the Coast Guard cutter and were taken aboard (alive and well) and transported to Dodge Island.
Date Found: 1980-09-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP141248

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    85%Strong
    Debra Townsel
    Debra Townsel
    MP11364 • Missing since Jul 1, 1980 from Deerfield, Florida
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 91%111 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Margie Phillips
    Margie Phillips
    MP23191 • Missing since Apr 22, 1976 from Fort Myers, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%121 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Diane Hollins
    Diane Hollins
    MP7528 • Missing since Jun 11, 1979 from Daytona Beach, Florida
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 51%244 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%111 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Mabel Andrews
    Mabel Andrews
    MP24936 • Missing since Jan 16, 1976 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 54%205 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 115 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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