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Donna Crudup Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Jul 1, 1986

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Victim Details

Oct 7, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Donna

Crudup

64

24

65 inches

67 inches

135 lbs

140 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Jul 1, 1986

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

42060

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

20019

Jonathan Andrews

Detective

5002 Hayes Street Northeast, District of Columbia

2025766768

State

Law Enforcement

https://missing.dc.gov/

05262855

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26375) and 7 other sources
Donna Marie Crudup, a 24-year-old woman from Washington, D.C., was last seen in the summer of 1986. She was reportedly hospitalized with pulmonary edema and checked herself out of the hospital later that year. Crudup's family has been unable to retrieve her medical records to verify the exact timing of her discharge. Prior to her disappearance, Crudup had mentioned to her family that a man named Jerome, whom she had recently met, wanted to marry her. Her family expressed concerns about the relationship. At the time of her disappearance, Crudup's 4-year-old son was living with his paternal grandmother.

Crudup had a scar on her forehead and a mole on her upper lip, and she may have been using the surnames Sandar or Tomlinson. Her case remains unsolved, and despite efforts from her family to locate her, she has not been heard from since. Her family continues to search for answers and closure. The circumstances around her disappearance, including potential involvement with drugs and the mysterious details surrounding her hospitalization, have left investigators with few leads to pursue.
Last Seen: Jul 1, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Donna Marie Crudup - The Charley Project
  • 1065DFDC - Donna Marie Crudup - Doe Network
  • Donna Crudup was last known to have checked herself out of a DC ...
  • Hillsborough County Jane Doe (1986) - Stories of the Unsolved
  • Unexplained Disappearances Index - The Doe Network
  • #missing Donna Marie Crudup, Washington, D.C. - Facebook

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    Jane Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
    UP89535 • Found Sep 6, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    Jane Doe — Falls Church, Virginia - unidentified case UP6628
    Jane Doe — Falls Church, Virginia
    UP6628 • Found May 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 94%158 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Bladensburg, Maryland - unidentified case UP1425
    Jane Doe — Bladensburg, Maryland
    UP1425 • Found Aug 9, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 98%120 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2713
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP2713 • Found Apr 12, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 59%180 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2706
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP2706 • Found Apr 4, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
    UP1419 • Found Feb 2, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 48%185 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP1421
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP1421 • Found Jan 4, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 15–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%36 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 91%115 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Captiol Heights, Maryland
    UP1831 • Found Nov 2, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Louisa County, Virginia - unidentified case UP10812
    Jane Doe — Louisa County, Virginia
    UP10812 • Found May 28, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%81 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 84%110 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP55284 • Found Apr 22, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%123 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 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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