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Case Description

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Remains found in 50 gallon drum in previously burned out tire shop.. Black hair braided in 2 inch braids. Tattoo Left Hand is legible letters, possibly IVY, IVV or IW// Tattoo Left Wrist is pierced heart// 5 1/2 inch long SC on lower abdomen.
Date Found: 2005-06-30

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Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

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.

80%Moderate
Jeanetta Lavalais
Jeanetta Lavalais
MP8599 • Missing since Jul 5, 1997 from Hankamer, Texas
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Wandolyn Holland
Wandolyn Holland
MP8544 • Missing since Jan 6, 1994 from Houston, Texas
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Mary Williams
Mary Williams
MP28697 • Missing since Jun 1, 1995 from Palestine, Texas
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Deshanna Gray
Deshanna Gray
MP4112 • Missing since Nov 22, 2000 from Logansport, Louisiana
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 60%173 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Yolanda Gooch
Yolanda Gooch
MP9106 • Missing since Dec 26, 1999 from Marshall, Texas
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 55%201 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Karen Mack
Karen Mack
MP143880 • Missing since Feb 27, 2004 from Dallas, Texas
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 53%223 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
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.