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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28194) and 4 other sources
On July 1, 1989, a 26-year-old woman named Faye Annette Dave was last seen by her family in Detroit, Michigan. A mother and a cherished family member, her disappearance left a void filled with unanswered questions and enduring hope for her return. At the time she went missing, Faye was described as a Black female, standing at 5'2' and weighing 110 pounds. She had black hair and brown eyes, and a distinctive large tattoo of a rose on her left breast. The circumstances surrounding the day she vanished remain unclear, with few details available about what might have happened to her. Her family was left to grapple with the sudden and painful silence, holding on to memories and the hope for any news.

Decades have passed since Faye Annette Dave was last seen, and the pain of her absence is still felt by her loved ones. The initial investigation into her disappearance yielded little information, and as years turned into decades, her case grew cold. Despite the passage of time, the hope for answers never fully faded. The Detroit Police Department has been the investigating agency on her case, and efforts have been made to keep her memory alive and to generate new leads that might shed light on her whereabouts.

The persistence of Faye's family has been a driving force in keeping her case from being forgotten. In a significant step to aid the investigation, DNA samples were provided by her son and daughter and have been entered into national databases. This crucial evidence offers a glimmer of hope that, even after all these years, a breakthrough could be possible. The case of Faye Annette Dave is a poignant reminder of the many families who continue to search for their missing loved ones, living in a state of uncertainty but never giving up on the possibility of reunion or closure. The details of what happened to Faye on that summer day in 1989 remain a mystery, but the love for her and the quest for truth endure.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1989

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

86%Strong
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8282
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8282 • Found Dec 18, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 26
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
Weight 98%98 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP92235 • Found Dec 18, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12029 • Found Aug 3, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP68363
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP68363 • Found Apr 15, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 93%90–95 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP9443 • Found Sep 29, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP95924 • Found Sep 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'4" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP124458
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP124458 • Found Dec 3, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
Race 100%Black
Location 51%237 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 96%123 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8270
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8270 • Found Aug 19, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9912 • Found Jul 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 79%Est. 44–54 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%108 lb vs 110 lb
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8230
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8230 • Found May 5, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 36%151 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

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