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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52580) and 2 other sources
On a March evening in 1982, a 35-year-old woman named Linda Christine Welshans spent time with friends at a restaurant in Buffalo, New York. The night seemed ordinary, filled with the simple pleasure of good company. At some point, Linda left the establishment with the intention of walking down Delaware Avenue. Tragically, that was the last time she was ever seen or heard from. The last confirmed sighting of Linda was on March 9, 1982. On the day she vanished, she was wearing jeans, a cream-colored sweater, a green down vest, and boots.

Linda Welshans was a woman with distinct features. She stood at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed around 135 pounds. Her hair was a shade of blond or strawberry blond, and she had green eyes. She was a resident of Snyder, a hamlet in the town of Amherst in Erie County, New York. Her sudden and unexplained disappearance left her friends, family, and community with a void and a multitude of unanswered questions. The lack of any communication or evidence of her whereabouts only deepened the mystery and the pain for those who knew and cared for her.

The investigation into Linda's disappearance was handled by the Amherst Police Department. Despite the passage of decades, her case remains an active and unresolved matter. The circumstances surrounding her vanishing are sparse; she was simply enjoying a night out with friends before she disappeared into the night. The case is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring hope that answers may one day be found. The official investigation continues, holding out for any piece of information that might finally shed light on what happened to Linda Christine Welshans.

Last Seen: Mar 9, 1982

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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 — Ellery, New York - unidentified case UP15489
Jane Doe — Ellery, New York
UP15489 • Found Dec 6, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Littleton, West Virginia - unidentified case UP14234
Jane Doe — Littleton, West Virginia
UP14234 • Found Feb 13, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 51%243 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond

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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