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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31415) and 3 other sources
Shawnta Denise Garrett, a 25-year-old woman from Irving, Texas, has been missing since April 5, 2000. She was last seen in Austin, Texas, though details surrounding her disappearance remain scarce. Shawnta is described as an African-American female, standing 5'8" and weighing approximately 110 pounds. She has distinctive features, including a tattoo of a rose with a ribbon on her left leg, a mole on her right arm, and a burn scar on her back.

Garrett may have used several aliases, including Tonya Gilkey, Rita Kay Garrett, Shawenta Garrett, and Shawant Garrett. Despite ongoing efforts by authorities, no significant leads have emerged in her case, and she has not been seen or heard from since that day. Her disappearance is classified as endangered, and the Texas Department of Public Safety continues to request information that may help locate her.

If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse.

Last Seen: Apr 5, 2000