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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20376) and 3 other sources
In the spring of 2008, a 38-year-old woman named Carla Bereford vanished from Cleveland, Ohio, leaving behind a void of information and a case that continues to raise more questions than answers. On May 6th of that year, Carla was seen for the last time. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are sparse, with the only known detail being that she was observed getting into a red Nissan Quest. Following this, her trail went cold, and despite the passage of time, there has been no significant information released to the public that sheds light on where she might have gone or what might have happened to her. Her case was officially reported to the Cleveland Police Department on May 28, 2008.

Carla was a Black / African American woman with brown eyes and black hair. She stood at 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed around 130 pounds. At the time she went missing, she had multiple piercings in both of her ears and was known to wear specific pieces of jewelry. It is noted that she was last seen wearing three earrings in each ear, an engagement ring, and a barrel lock style gold necklace. These personal details offer a small glimpse into the woman whose sudden disappearance has left a lasting impact on those who know her. The lack of public information regarding the investigation into her whereabouts has made it difficult for her story to be widely told.

Years have passed since Carla Bereford was last seen, and her case remains an unresolved missing person investigation. The absence of new leads or information has left her case in a state of prolonged uncertainty. The Cleveland Police Department continues to list her as a missing person, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The narrative of Carla's disappearance is one of abruptness and lingering questions, a story defined more by the absence of details than by their presence. The overview of the case is a snapshot of a single momentï a woman getting into a vehicleï followed by an enduring and concerning silence.

Last Seen: May 6, 2008

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8270
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8270 • Found Aug 19, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP68363
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP68363 • Found Apr 15, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 77%92 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 65%90–95 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11140 • Found Nov 29, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 39%177 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP9443 • Found Sep 29, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%95 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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