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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 23-28
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

May 21, 2024

Jun 23, 2024

48712

430 Jun 88

Adult - Pre 30

23

28

67372

65 inches

225 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Jun 20, 1988

Washing Park

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

No

47304

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

430 Jun 88

Black

Curly hair, coarse texture

Brown

Brown

  • Finger and toe nails: Toes painted a pink color
  • Scar/mark: A transverse old well healed surgical scar is present on lower abdomen

  • Clothing: Blue and white striped blouse White shorts with brown belt Yellow underwear


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Case Description

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The decedent was found by an unknown citizen floating in the lagoon at Washington Park.
Date Found: 1988-06-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP122447

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    Sylvia Mcelroy
    Sylvia Mcelroy
    MP28762 • Missing since Nov 10, 1987 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 23–28 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 0%225 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Sharon Maxwell
    Sharon Maxwell
    MP55630 • Missing since Aug 15, 1976 from Chicago, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 23–28 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 47%225 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Regina Mccorkle
    Regina Mccorkle
    MP36922 • Missing since Aug 14, 1981 from East Moline, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 23–28 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 0%225 lb vs 134–138 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.

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