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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26239) and 4 other sources
Emma Lee Staten, a 24-year-old woman from Palatka, Florida, was last seen on June 5, 1990. On the night of her disappearance, she was at a now-defunct nightclub in West Palatka. After leaving the club, she vanished, and there has been no trace of her since. Her family and law enforcement suspect foul play, though no definitive evidence has surfaced to solve the case.

Emma was described as being 5'9", weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and despite some initial investigation, no significant leads have emerged over the years. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate her case, which remains unsolved decades later.

Her case has drawn attention from missing persons organizations, but the details about what may have happened that night remain scarce. Despite efforts to bring attention to her disappearance, Emma's fate is still unknown, and her family continues to search for answers.

Last Seen: Jun 5, 1990

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Jacksonville, Florida
UP758 • Found Apr 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 13–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Palatka, Florida
UP5699 • Found Aug 11, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Palm Coast, Florida - unidentified case UP3037
Jane Doe — Palm Coast, Florida
UP3037 • Found Jan 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"

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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