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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26746) and 5 other sources
On May 15, 2013, 16-year-old Darlicha Monique Thomas vanished from Redford, Michigan. She was last seen leaving her home in the company of her boyfriend. The pair reportedly boarded a city bus, but Darlicha never made it back home. Since that day, her family has not had any contact with her, leaving them with unanswered questions about her well-being and whereabouts. At the time she went missing, Darlicha was described as being 5'5' tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds, with long black braids and brown eyes.

The day she disappeared, Darlicha was wearing a distinctive outfit. Her clothing consisted of black pants, a blue short-sleeved t-shirt with a picture of the 'Cookie Monster' on the front, and a white zip-up hoodie that had 'Detroit' printed all over it in orange and yellow. This detailed description of her attire offers a poignant last image of the teenager before she went missing, a visual that her loved ones and investigators hold onto in the hope that it might spark a memory for someone who may have seen her.

The circumstances surrounding Darlicha's disappearance remain unclear. Authorities have not publicly released information regarding the bus's destination or the identity of the boyfriend she was with. This lack of specific details has created a void of information, making the search for answers even more challenging for her family and law enforcement. Despite the passage of time and ongoing efforts by police, no significant leads have emerged in her case. The case presents an unsettling overview: a teenager leaves home with her boyfriend, boards a public bus, and is never heard from again, leaving a family to grapple with the uncertainty and pain of her absence.

Last Seen: May 15, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Detroit, Michigan
UP95924 • Found Sep 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'4" vs 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.