Julia Shimkus

Missing
Case Description
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Julia Shimkus, a 54-year-old resident of Esplen, Pennsylvania, disappeared on December 20, 1972. That afternoon, she left her home on Oregon Street around noon, possibly intending to go Christmas shopping. She was supposed to start her shift as a cook at the Rockwood Lounge in McKees Rocks Plaza later that day but never showed up. Julia did not take any personal belongings with her and was last seen wearing a black trench coat, black shoes, and a green and white scarf.

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Last Seen: Dec 20, 1972
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    Victim Details

    Dec 30, 2018

    Jan 27, 2022

    Julia

    Shimkus

    105

    54

    67 inches

    180 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Dec 20, 1972

    Esplen

    Pennsylvania

    Allegheny County

    15204

    No

    45482

    Pittsburgh Police Department

    Pittsburgh

    Pennsylvania

    Allegheny County

    15233

    Krista Hoebel

    Detective

    1203 Western Avenue, Pennsylvania

    4123237800

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/publicsafety.html

    Pittsburgh Police Department

    Brown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    09/30/2024


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    Is it just me, or has this case gone cold? It's been a while since we've seen any updates or new inf... ...Read More
    05/11/2024
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    11/18/2023
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