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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51916) and 10 other sources
In 1982, a 29-year-old woman named Suzanne Pry vanished from Detroit, Michigan, leaving behind a life of unanswered questions. Also known by the names 'Stacy' and 'Sue,' she was last seen at the Last Chance Bar, located at the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. The exact date of her disappearance remains unclear. Pry was a white female with blue eyes and red or auburn hair, which she would sometimes dye blonde. She stood between 5'4' and 5'5' and weighed approximately 120 pounds. Distinguishing marks included a small mole above her lip and a homemade tattoo of a cross between her thumb and index finger. The circumstances of her disappearance are unsettling, as her car was discovered abandoned at the bar, packed with her personal belongings, including her purse.

Suzanne Pry's life was fraught with hardship. She had battled a heroin addiction since her teenage years and was involved in sex work to support her habit. The Last Chance Bar, where she was last seen, had a reputation for such activities and was eventually shut down by the state. According to her sister, Pry was in an abusive relationship with a violent pimp, with whom she had a young daughter. Her sister firmly believes that she would not have willingly abandoned her child. This man, who is now deceased, has been a figure of interest in her case, though it is unknown if he was ever officially named a suspect.

The family's search for answers was met with fear and intimidation. After hiring a private investigator, Pry's father received an anonymous and threatening phone call, warning him to cease his search or risk another of his four daughters going missing. This threat effectively halted their private investigation, leaving them to rely on law enforcement. The Detroit Police Department has been the investigating agency in her case, but decades have passed without a resolution. The case of Suzanne Pry is a haunting reminder of a life interrupted, a family left in limbo, and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to a loved one. The combination of her high-risk lifestyle, the ominous discovery of her abandoned car, and the threats made against her family create a disturbing picture of her final days.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1982

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP12327 • Found Jun 7, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP81190 • Found Nov 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 85%99 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11897
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11897 • Found Nov 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP7702
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP7702 • Found Jul 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Buren Township, Michigan - unidentified case UP8213
Jane Doe — Van Buren Township, Michigan
UP8213 • Found Sep 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP12001
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12001 • Found Nov 29, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Hair 50%Blond vs Red
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 44 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 75%147 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP85813
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85813 • Found Jan 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 85%141 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
76%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 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%231 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Red vs Red
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11854
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11854 • Found May 22, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 56%Est. 50–70 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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