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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42371) and 6 other sources
Brynisha Nichelle Allen, a 24-year-old woman, was last seen in Dallas, Texas, on August 12, 2016. Her case is classified as endangered missing, and very few details have emerged about the circumstances of her disappearance. She has not been heard from since that day, and her family continues to search for answers.

Brynisha had several distinguishing features at the time of her disappearance, including multiple tattoos, such as praying hands on her right breast, stars and hearts on her right forearm, and several others across her body. She also had multiple piercings on her face and body. Her family has expressed concerns about her mental health, as she had a disability that sometimes caused her to stop speaking and required medication. This has raised concerns that she may have been particularly vulnerable at the time of her disappearance.

Despite ongoing efforts by her family and some attention from the public, Brynisha’s case remains unsolved. Her family has expressed frustration about the lack of widespread attention and resources directed towards finding her. Investigators from the Dallas Police Department continue to work on the case, but there have been no significant breakthroughs.

Last Seen: Aug 12, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP143053
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP143053 • Found May 1, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 54%207 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 125–135 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 the unidentified case.

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