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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21535) and 2 other sources
Carrie Lee Imani Heath, a 20‑year‑old African‑American woman, vanished from Oakland, California on **April 1, 2009**, last seen at or near Mills College in that city. Her disappearance remains unsolved, with remarkably few details available to the public.

At the time, Heath was described as approximately **5′2″** tall and weighing around **110 lb** with brown eyes and brown hair styled in dreadlocks. She had a **black-and-blue mark** on her buttocks which was noted as a distinguishing physical characteristic. On the day she went missing, she reportedly wore a **plaid shirt and jeans**.

The **Charley Project** summary confirms that she was last seen at Mills College and that, since that date, Heath has not been heard from again. They note that the **Buffalo, New York Police Department** is involved in the investigation, though the reason for this out‑of‑state jurisdiction has not been publicly clarified. **NamUs case MP21535** also records her last contact as April 1, 2009, but offers minimal contextual information.

Other online resources provide a nearly identical profile, reiterating key details—age 20, Black/African‑American, Brown eyes and hair in dreadlocks, physical stature of about 5′2″ and 110 lb, and the clothing and distinguishing mark described above. Beyond these basic identifiers, however, very little else is publicly documented: there is no known account of witnesses, activity before she vanished, personal circumstances, or any follow-up leads.

In summary, Carrie Heath’s disappearance remains a deeply mysterious cold case. The facts known are mainly her demographics, appearance, location, date last seen, clothing, and a few unique physical characteristics. Publicly available sources offer no explanation as to the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, any investigative developments or tips, and her current status remains unresolved.

If you're looking for more, NamUs, Charley Project, and related missing‑persons databases hold the official case files but even these provide minimal expansion beyond the core identifying and date/location details.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 2009

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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.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Courtland, California
UP139512 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 69%Est. 40–60 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'5"
Weight 98%143 lb vs 110–130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
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.