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

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
Is there a reward being offered for any information leading to the whereabouts of Julia's missing ca... ...Read More
11/18/2023