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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20759) and 3 other sources
In the heart of winter's approach, on November 29, 2012, 41-year-old Jacqlin Gladys Nelson vanished from Detroit, Michigan. A mother with blond hair and blue eyes, she was a presence in the lives of her children and her live-in boyfriend. On the day she was last seen, her boyfriend reported that she had been coming and going from their shared residence throughout the day. Then, she left one final time and never returned. No one has reported hearing from her since that brisk late autumn day. Her name is sometimes spelled 'Jacqulin,' a small detail in the larger mystery of her disappearance.

The days immediately following Jacqlin’s disappearance are shrouded in an unsettling silence. Despite her sudden absence, she was not officially reported as a missing person until January of 2013, weeks after she was last seen. This delay in reporting has left a critical gap in the timeline of the investigation, making it more difficult for law enforcement to gather timely information and potential evidence. The circumstances provided by her live-in boyfriend remain the primary account of her last known movements. The Detroit Police Department is the investigating agency, but few details about the case have been made public over the years.

Jacqlin has distinctive tattoos that her family hoped would help in identifying her: a sun and moon on her back and another tattoo on her leg, the design of which is unknown. These permanent marks on her skin are among the few clues available in a case that has grown cold with the passage of time. Over a decade has passed since Jacqlin Nelson was last seen, and her case remains an open and unresolved missing persons investigation. The lack of new leads has left her family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss, holding onto hope for a resolution to the painful uncertainty surrounding what happened to her.

Last Seen: Nov 29, 2012

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 110–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

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.