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Cynthia Salter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buffalo, New York on Nov 05, 1994

Victim Details

Apr 17, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Cynthia

Salter

60

29

62 inches

63 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Nov 05, 1994

Buffalo

New York

Erie County

14214

No

142011

Buffalo Police Department

Buffalo

New York

Erie County

14202

Mary Evans

Detective

68 Court Street, New York

7168514444

Local

Law Enforcement

bpdny.org

24-108-0474 / 94-309-0306

1994-11-05

Buffalo Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/19/2026


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In the autumn of 1994, a sense of anticipation was in the air for 28-year-old Cynthia Denise Salter, who was looking forward to celebrating her upcoming 29th birthday. However, this sense of celebration was tragically cut short. On November 5, 1994, Cynthia was last seen in Buffalo, New York, before she vanished, leaving her family and community with decades of unanswered questions. Her sudden disappearance sparked immediate concern, and as days turned into weeks and then years, the hope of her ...
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Last Seen: Nov 05, 1994

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