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Case Description

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Haitian freighter, the Esperancia capsized and broke up in heavy surf near beach. Several people on board, several fatalities.
Date Found: 1982-03-28

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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 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 50%88 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Lillie Miller
Lillie Miller
MP10907 • Missing since Dec 11, 1981 from Riviera Beach, Florida
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 57%88 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Margie Phillips
Margie Phillips
MP23191 • Missing since Apr 22, 1976 from Fort Myers, Florida
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 65%88 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 61%169 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 73%88 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.