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Unidentified Uncertain Female
Age 25-50
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

May 12, 2017

Aug 28, 2024

18957

97-1493

Adult - Pre 50

25

50

28143

62 inches

112 lbs

Uncertain

Uncertain

Female

Weeks

1946

1972

1996

1997

Mar 31, 1997

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

No

1

12837

Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

400 North Broad Street, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2156857445

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.phila.gov/departments/medical-examiners-office/

97-1493

Mar 31, 1997

Black

4-5" Straight and blunt cut at jawline

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Underwire "olga" 36C bra that is pink and light blue panties.


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Found submerged in Schuylkill River.
Date Found: 1997-03-31

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16636

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    Elba Irizarry
    Elba Irizarry
    MP9839 • Missing since Jun 22, 1994 from Camden, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 43 when missing
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Brenwanda Smith
    Brenwanda Smith
    MP2903 • Missing since Feb 18, 1997 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 24
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 4'9"–5'0"
    Weight 87%112 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

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