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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53185) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 2006, a 45-year-old woman named Bonita Moss disappeared from her life in Brooklyn, New York, leaving behind a void of information and unanswered questions. She was last seen on July 27, 2006, in the vicinity of 196 Rockaway Parkway. At the time she went missing, Bonita was described as a Black female, standing 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Friends and family were aware that Bonita was facing personal challenges, as it was known that she struggled with depression, a factor that may have increased her vulnerability at the time she vanished.

The specific circumstances leading up to Bonita's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery. Little is known about her activities or state of mind on the day she was last seen. No details have been made public regarding the clothing she was wearing or any personal items she may have had with her. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad took on her case, officially documenting her as missing the day after her last known sighting. Despite their efforts and the passage of years, the investigation has not yielded any significant leads that could illuminate her whereabouts or what might have happened to her. Her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System ensuring her information remains accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country.

Years have turned into more than a decade, and the case of Bonita Moss has grown cold, though it remains officially open and unsolved. The lack of progress and new information is a heavy burden for those who knew and cared for her, leaving them in a prolonged state of uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance; a middle-aged woman from a busy city borough vanished without a clear reason. Despite the ongoing investigation and her inclusion in national databases for the missing, there have been no breakthroughs, leaving her fate unknown and her loved ones without closure.

Last Seen: Jul 27, 2006

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16189
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP16189 • Found Dec 3, 2016
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP15072
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP15072 • Found Aug 5, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 23%241 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP83746
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP83746 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 53%117 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5568
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP5568 • Found Dec 17, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 35%106 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP142450
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP142450 • Found Apr 5, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York - unidentified case UP85798
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York
UP85798 • Found Sep 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 74%131 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP11261
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP11261 • Found Mar 1, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 80%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 30%103 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP146604
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP146604 • Found Jun 4, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 68%126 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP11246
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP11246 • Found Apr 22, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'0"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5559
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP5559 • Found Nov 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 76%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 20%5'6" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 170 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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