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Marie Giles Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Nov 15, 1971

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Victim Details

Created

Jun 28, 2019

Case Added

Feb 17, 2023

First Name

Marie

Last Name

Giles

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

62 inches

Weight

120 lbs

Weight To

130 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Nov 15, 1971

City

Tampa

State

Florida

County

Hillsborough County

Zip Code

33604

Tribal Land

Agency ID

57126

Agency Name

Tampa Police Department

Agency City

Tampa

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Hillsborough County

Agency Zip Code

33602

Agency Address

411 North Franklin Street, Florida

Agency Phone

8132763200

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.tampagov.net/police

Agency Case #

71-33618

Agency Report Date

Nov 15, 1971

Primary Agency

Tampa Police Department

Case Contributors

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 10, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58406) and 1 other source

Marie Deloris Giles, a 39-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, was last seen on November 15, 1971. On that day, neighbors reported seeing her in a car driven by her boyfriend at around 11:00 a.m. Disturbingly, witnesses noted that Marie appeared to be slumped over in the vehicle. After this sighting, she was never seen again. Later, her car was found abandoned behind the Western Auto Store at the Northgate Shopping Center, but there was no sign of Marie.

Her disappearance has remained a mystery for over five decades, with very little new information emerging over the years. Despite the lack of significant leads, the Tampa Police Department continues to investigate, and her case remains open. Marie was described as an African American woman, standing between 5'0" and 5'2", and weighing approximately 120-130 pounds. There has been no resolution, leaving her family and community in the dark about what may have happened on that day in 1971.

Her case is part of Florida's cold case files, and authorities still encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Nov 15, 1971

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Marie Deloris Giles - The Charley Project

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

76%Possible

Jane Doe — Florida

UP6509 • Found Dec 27, 1973

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Sex ✓Female

Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 55%204 mi away, same state

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'2"

Weight 100%135 lb vs 120–130 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

Jane Doe — Tampa, Florida

UP218 • Found Feb 10, 1979

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Sex ✓Female

Age 66%Est. 26–36 vs 39 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'2"

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 the unidentified case.

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Marie Giles Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Nov 15, 1971

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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