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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26726) and 7 other sources
On a cold winter day in Hamtramck, Michigan, 47-year-old Antoinette Renea Burlison was seen for the last time. It was December 14, 1991, when she left her boyfriend's home and seemingly vanished without a trace. Antoinette, a Caucasian woman with brown hair and brown eyes, stood around five feet, six inches tall and weighed approximately 145 pounds. Known to sometimes use the last names Rychick or Shelton, her disappearance marked the beginning of a long and painful mystery for her loved ones. In the moments leading up to her disappearance, there were concerns that she may have been disoriented for reasons that have never been fully clarified. This detail has remained a crucial point of concern for those involved in her case.

In the years that followed Antoinette's disappearance, very few details have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to her after she walked away from her boyfriend's residence. Her case was classified as an 'endangered missing' person, largely due to the possibility that her state of mind could have left her vulnerable. The Hamtramck Police Department opened an investigation into her disappearance, but the trail quickly went cold. Despite the passage of decades, no significant leads have been developed, and her case has remained one of Michigan's long-standing unsolved mysteries. The lack of information has been a source of immense frustration and sorrow for her family.

The case of Antoinette Burlison is characterized by a profound lack of evidence and information. She has never been heard from again since that December day in 1991. While authorities have not officially stated that foul play is suspected, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, particularly her potential disorientation, have left her loved ones fearing for her safety for more than thirty years. The investigation remains open but inactive, a cold case waiting for a new piece of information that might finally explain what happened to Antoinette Renea Burlison. Her disappearance serves as a somber reminder of a life interrupted, leaving behind a void filled only with unanswered questions.

Last Seen: Dec 14, 1991

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Newport, Michigan - unidentified case UP8501
Jane Doe — Newport, Michigan
UP8501 • Found Feb 23, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 32–52 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8283
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8283 • Found Sep 21, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 83%Est. 35–45 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP85813
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85813 • Found Jan 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP12327 • Found Jun 7, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%129 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP81190 • Found Nov 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 51%99 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP7702
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP7702 • Found Jul 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Pontiac, Michigan - unidentified case UP9901
Jane Doe — Pontiac, Michigan
UP9901 • Found Sep 12, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%175 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11854
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11854 • Found May 22, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%115 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP8177 • Found Mar 30, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
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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