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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26702) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 2004, a family's life was forever altered when 16-year-old Erica Fay Antoe vanished from Redford, Michigan. The date was January 26th when the teenage girl was last seen at Pearson High School. Erica was a Black / African American female with brown eyes and black hair, which she wore in pigtails. At the time of her disappearance, she stood approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed around 135 pounds. When she was last seen, Erica was dressed for the cold Michigan weather in a light blue coat, a red hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and white Adidas shoes.

Details surrounding the circumstances of Erica's disappearance remain sparse. It is known that she had a history of skipping school, a fact which may have initially delayed concern. The Redford Township Police Department opened an investigation into her case, but the days turned into weeks, and then years, with no sign of Erica. Her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System years later, on November 10, 2014, ensuring her information remained accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country.

The investigation into Erica Antoe's disappearance remains open, a long-standing and painful mystery for her family and community. Despite the passage of more than two decades, there have been no significant public updates or breaks in the case that have led to her whereabouts. The case is an overview of a young girl last seen at her high school who seemingly vanished without a trace. The limited information available paints a picture of a teenager who, on an ordinary day, disappeared, leaving behind a family to wonder what happened to her. The Redford Township Police Department continues to hold the case file, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a story without a conclusion.

Last Seen: Jan 26, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

78%Possible
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%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'4" vs 5'5"
77%Possible
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 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 57%90–95 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85986 • Found Oct 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'5"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11728 • Found Oct 28, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 63%Est. 30–50 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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