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Cecelia Najeway Missing Person Case

Last seen in Akron, Ohio on Jul 1, 2004

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Jul 14, 2022

Cecelia

Najeway

63

41

66 inches

100 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 1, 2004

Akron

Ohio

Summit County

44320

31412

Akron Police Department

Akron

Ohio

Summit County

44308

217 South High Street, Ohio

3303752552

Local

Law Enforcement

04-021035

Jul 1, 2004

Akron Police Department

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Blue

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Oct 6, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23336) and 5 other sources
Cecelia Najeway, a 41-year-old mother, vanished from Akron, Ohio, leaving behind a void of information and a family grappling with her absence. She was last seen in the vicinity of Roslyn Avenue on a summer day in 2004. At the time of her disappearance, Cecelia was described as being 5'6' tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She has pierced ears. Friends and family have noted that while Cecelia had a pattern of leaving, she had never failed to make contact, which made this particular disappearance alarming from the outset. Her mother indicated that Cecelia had been struggling with depression prior to her disappearance, suggesting a state of vulnerability that adds a layer of concern to her case.

The circumstances surrounding the day Cecelia was last seen are sparse, leaving investigators with very few leads to follow. The official date of her last contact is recorded as July 1, 2004. Since that day, there has been a profound silence; no one has reported seeing or hearing from her. This lack of communication was uncharacteristic for her, heightening the fears of her loved ones and complicating the efforts of law enforcement. The Akron Police Department opened an investigation, but the case has been hampered by a lack of new information over the years. Her case remains open, a lingering question in the hearts of those who knew her and in the files of local law enforcement.

Over the many years that have passed since Cecelia Najeway was last seen, her case has grown cold, yet the hope for answers has not been entirely extinguished. Law enforcement agencies, including the Akron Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, have maintained her file. The passage of time has transformed a missing person report into an enduring mystery, a narrative with no clear resolution. The overview of this case is one of quiet disappearance and the lingering pain of the unknown. A woman, a mother, grappling with personal struggles, vanished from her life, and the trail seemingly went cold almost immediately, leaving a community and a family to wonder what became of her.
Last Seen: Jul 1, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • The Missing: Akron woman missing for 20 years; Mother dies without ...
  • The Missing | 20 YEARS MISSING: A Mother's Dying Wish Cecelia ...
  • Cecelia Najeway - The Charley Project
  • The Missing: where is Cecilia Najeway? Akron woman gone 2 ...
  • Case file: Cecelia Najeway - Akron Beacon Journal

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP7702
    Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP7702 • Found Jul 15, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Hair 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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