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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24007) and 8 other sources
In the winter of 2009, a 27-year-old mother named Elizabeth Dawn Land was trying to build a new life in Flint, Michigan. Having moved back in with her parents about five months prior, she was actively seeking employment in the area. On the evening of February 26, 2009, Elizabeth left her residence on Mackin Road, telling her family she was going to meet a friend at a local bar situated at the intersection of Chevrolet Road and Flushing Road. She was last seen wearing a pink short-sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, and a light blue jacket. Elizabeth, a woman with red hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive freckled complexion, also wore prescription eyeglasses. Her four children were in the care of her ex-husband at the time of her disappearance.

In the early morning hours of February 27th, a text message was sent from Elizabeth's phone to her boyfriend, who was in Florida, expressing her excitement about seeing him again. However, when he tried to call her, the call went directly to voicemail, and she was never heard from again. Her family grew deeply concerned as time passed with no word from her. Her mother noted that while Elizabeth had a history of drug abuse, she was clean at the time of her disappearance and had never vanished before, even during periods of drug use. The Flint Police Department was notified and opened an investigation into her disappearance, but leads were scarce.

Years have passed since Elizabeth Land was last seen, and her case remains cold and unsolved. Her family continues to seek answers, haunted by the abrupt and unexplained silence. A troubling piece of information emerged from her daughter, who stated that a man Elizabeth knew was 'obsessed' with her; however, this individual has not been officially named as a suspect in her case. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are a collection of last known moments: a planned meeting with a friend, a final text message expressing future hopes, and then a sudden and complete lack of communication. The case of Elizabeth Dawn Land is a somber reminder of a life interrupted, leaving her loved ones in a painful state of uncertainty as they continue to hope for a resolution.

Last Seen: Feb 26, 2009

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%147 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red

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.