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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30406) and 11 other sources
Norma Iris Roman, a 33-year-old mother, vanished in Chicago, Illinois, on March 13, 2001. At the time of her disappearance, she was also known by the alias 'Nancy Santiago'. Details surrounding the day she was last seen are sparse, but it has been reported that she was at a bar. She has not been seen or heard from since, leaving her family, including her daughter, desperately searching for answers. The Chicago Police Department is investigating her case.

Norma is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian female with black hair and hazel eyes. She stood between 5'8' and 5'9' and weighed approximately 165 to 180 pounds. She has a distinctive tattoo of the name 'Raul' with a small heart on her left shoulder. Additionally, she has a scar from a Caesarean section. Her date of birth is recorded as being in 1967. At the time she went missing, she was 33 years old.

The circumstances of what happened to Norma Roman remain a mystery, and her case is considered an endangered missing person case. The lack of available information has made the search for her challenging. Over the years, her case has been documented by various missing persons organizations in the hope of generating new leads. The investigation into her disappearance remains open. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a family without answers for over two decades. The limited details surrounding her last known moments have created a difficult and prolonged investigation.

Last Seen: Mar 13, 2001

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP138168 • Found Apr 19, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 90%139 lb vs 165–180 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP12807 • Found Aug 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Illinois
UP8595 • Found Jul 12, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 20%5'2" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 99%147 lb vs 165–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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.