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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 15-25
from Thornton Township, Illinois


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Victim Details

Sep 20, 2017

Aug 27, 2024

49297

454 Apr 81

Late Teen/Young Adult

15

25

68196

65 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Apr 19, 1981

Cinder Rd West of Wentworth Ave

Thornton Township

Illinois

Cook County

No

1

12721

Cook County Sheriff's Police Department

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

Jason Moran

Detective Commander

50 West Washington, , Chicago, Illinois

7088656244

County

Law Enforcement

81-001302

Black

Short, dark brown curly hair

Brown

Brown

  • Piercing: Both earlobes are pierced
  • Scar/mark: 7" scar on right knee, slightly curved
  • Scar/mark: Upper portion of left arm there is a curved 2" scar

  • Accessories: 2 white metal earrings
  • Clothing: White v-neck pull-over sweater, blue jeans, and a white bra.
  • Clothing: White tshirt, white bra, blue jeans with belt, white bikini underwear and 1 bootie sock on left foot.
  • Footwear: 1 brown cloth right shoe


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Case Description

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The decedent was found by a jogger, located about 15 feet off of a jogging path in Wentworth Woods in Calumet City, Illinois, on April 19, 1981. It was Easter Sunday. Police believe she had been there only overnight.
Date Found: 1981-04-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17038

    • 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
    Sharon Maxwell
    Sharon Maxwell
    MP55630 • Missing since Aug 15, 1976 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Michelle Ellis
    Michelle Ellis
    MP24121 • Missing since Aug 2, 1978 from Indianapolis, Indiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 66%146 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 94%130 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Mary Ann Hutchinson
    Mary Ann Hutchinson
    MP107000 • Missing since Jul 19, 1979 from Evanston, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 20–21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'0"
    Weight 49%130 lb vs 98 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    Cherita Thomas
    Cherita Thomas
    MP2545 • Missing since Aug 3, 1980 from Ausable Township, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21
    Race 100%Black
    Location 46%287 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 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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