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Michelle Black Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jul 27, 1980

Victim Details

Nov 10, 2015

Mar 24, 2023

Michelle

Black

68

22

63 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 27, 1980

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

No

17487

Henderson Police Department

Henderson

Nevada

Clark County

89015

Joseph Ebert

Detective

223 Lead Street, Nevada

7022675000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofhenderson.com/police/home

80-03937

Henderson Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30974) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1980, a young woman named Michelle Black vanished from Las Vegas, Nevada, leaving behind a case that has grown cold over the decades. At 22 years old, with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5 feet 3 inches and weighing around 110 pounds, Michelle was last seen on July 27, 1980. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are shrouded in mystery, with very little information publicly available about what might have led to her going missing. Her case is a somber reminder of the many long-term missing persons cases that have troubled the region.

The investigation into Michelle Black's disappearance is managed by the Henderson Police Department. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, a lingering question in the files of local law enforcement. Over the years, countless hours have likely been spent chasing down leads and reviewing the scant evidence available. The lack of significant public details suggests that investigators were met with a frustrating scarcity of information from the outset, a challenge that only grows as years turn into decades.

Decades later, Michelle Black's case endures as an unsolved mystery. The official record of her disappearance provides only the most basic details, painting a stark picture of a life interrupted. The case is a poignant example of the difficulties law enforcement agencies face with historical missing persons cases, where the trail of evidence has long gone cold and memories of potential witnesses have faded. For the family and friends who knew Michelle, the lack of answers leaves a wound that cannot fully heal, a perpetual state of uncertainty for a loved one who disappeared without a trace.
Last Seen: Jul 27, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Serial Murder in Sin City - Mayhem in the Desert
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Cold Case Unit - NM Department of Public Safety
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP30974 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Nipton, California
    UP2606 • Found Feb 27, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP9027
    Jane Doe — Nevada
    UP9027 • Found Sep 27, 1986
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
    Weight 87%92 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Kingman, Arizona
    UP82822 • Found Nov 24, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%91 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%115–120 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — McFarland, California
    UP57064 • Found Jul 6, 1982
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 52%231 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP312 • Found May 29, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"

    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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