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Aminta Cook Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on May 1, 2001

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Victim Details

Aug 28, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Aminta

Cook

52

27

65 inches

68 inches

110 lbs

130 lbs

Black / African American

Female

May 1, 2001

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

No

40632

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/

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21630) and 2 other sources
Aminta Lynn Cook, a 27-year-old woman, was last seen on May 1, 2001, in Southeast Washington, D.C. According to an unidentified witness, she was seen getting into a large Mercedes vehicle, possibly heading to New York. Her disappearance was reported by her mother, and local authorities suggested contacting Monroe County in New York, as Cook was believed to have traveled there. However, there has been no confirmation of her whereabouts since she got into the car.

At the time of her disappearance, Cook stood between 5'5" and 5'8", weighing around 110 pounds. She had light brown shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. She also had notable tattoos, including the name "MANN" on her upper arm and a band design around her ankle. Her case remains unsolved, with little information available about what happened after she left Washington, D.C.

Authorities continue to seek leads in her case, hoping to uncover more details about her disappearance.
Last Seen: May 1, 2001

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  • DC - Aminta Lynn Cook, 27, Washington, 1 May 2001 - Websleuths

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Oxon Hill, Maryland - unidentified case UP1352
    Jane Doe — Oxon Hill, Maryland
    UP1352 • Found Oct 9, 2007
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–27 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP1888 • Found Dec 30, 2003
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%34 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Largo, Maryland
    UP12844 • Found Apr 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP93722 • Found Dec 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Petersburg, Virginia
    UP788 • Found Jan 21, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%118 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Morgantown, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP987
    Jane Doe — Morgantown, Pennsylvania
    UP987 • Found Aug 21, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%106 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP153304 • Found Aug 15, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
    UP5289 • Found Jul 18, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 77%Est. 15–25 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP1354 • Found Oct 13, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Wilmington, Delaware - unidentified case UP6288
    Jane Doe — Wilmington, Delaware
    UP6288 • Found Jan 24, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%98 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%100 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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    Has anyone delved into the significance of the name "MANN" tattooed on Aminta's upper arm? I know... ...Read More
    08/18/2023
    Has anyone come across any other cases around that time in D.C. where people went missing after... ...Read More
    04/09/2023

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