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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52943) and 6 other sources
In the autumn of 2007, a 29-year-old woman named Angela M. Wilkerson vanished from her life in Chicago, Illinois, leaving behind a void of information and a family searching for answers. She was last seen on October 1, 2007, in the vicinity of the 3200 block of South Wentworth Avenue. Following that day, communication from Angela ceased, and she has not been seen or heard from since. Her disappearance has left a painful and enduring mystery for those who know her. The exact circumstances surrounding the day she went missing remain unclear, as very few details are available in her case.

Angela was a familiar presence in her community, and prior to her disappearance, she often spent time in the area of the 5500 and 5800 blocks of South Halsted Street. This neighborhood was a known part of her life's geography, but her connections there did not provide any clear leads as to her whereabouts after she went missing. Investigators with the Chicago Police Department have been handling her case, but the trail has remained cold over the years, with no significant breakthroughs to shed light on what might have happened to her.

At the time she vanished, Angela was described as a Black female, standing between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighing between 120 and 140 pounds. She had brown eyes and black hair that was cut very short, in a style similar to a bald fade. Angela, who was also known by the nickname 'Puffer,' had several distinct tattoos that her family hoped would help identify her. On her right arm, she had the phrase 'I Love My Family,' a testament to her loved ones. Her left hand was marked with the initials 'LS' inscribed within a heart, and she had other, unspecified tattoos on both of her legs. She may have also had a scar on her scalp. The lack of information has made the long years since her disappearance especially difficult, as every day brings continued uncertainty. The overview of Angela Wilkerson's case is one of quiet, unresolved loss; a young woman disappeared from the city streets without a trace, leaving behind only memories, a collection of identifying tattoos, and the lingering question of what happened on that October day.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2007

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP10794 • Found Feb 3, 2010
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'5"–5'7"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Gary, Indiana
UP15424 • Found Mar 7, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 66%Est. 35–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"

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.