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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32535) and 1 other source
On a summer day in Memphis, Tennessee, June 21, 1991, a 27-year-old woman named Mabel Rogers was seen for the last time. Known affectionately by the nickname 'Twinkie,' Mabel's disappearance has since left her loved ones with unanswered questions. At the time she went missing, she was described as an African American woman, standing between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighing between 145 and 150 pounds. She had black hair and brown eyes. A notable characteristic is a tattoo that reads 'Twink' on her body. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unknown, and very few details have ever been made available to the public.

Decades have passed since Mabel Rogers vanished, yet the case has seen no significant developments. Her case is listed in national missing persons databases, including NamUs under case number MP32535, in the hope that new leads might emerge. The Memphis Police Department is the investigating agency, but the passage of time has turned her disappearance into a lingering cold case. Law enforcement officials have encouraged anyone with even the smallest piece of information to come forward, as it could be the key to unlocking the mystery of what happened to Mabel.

The lack of information and progress in Mabel Rogers's case highlights the painful ambiguity that families of the missing endure. With no clear evidence of what transpired, her family has been left in a state of perpetual uncertainty. Her disappearance is an enduring mystery in Memphis, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The investigation remains open, a somber and unresolved file waiting for a breakthrough that will finally bring answers and a sense of closure to those who have waited for so long.

Last Seen: Jun 21, 1991

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Memphis, Tennessee
UP5244 • Found Sep 3, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 37%91 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP5247 • Found Oct 2, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 97%128 lb vs 145–150 lb
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Whitehaven, Tennessee
UP5248 • Found Apr 28, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP155805 • Found Nov 13, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 75%4'8"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"

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.