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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22191) and 4 other sources
In the small community of Orwell, Ohio, the disappearance of Sherrie L. Roth has left a void of information and a family without answers for decades. Sherrie, a 49-year-old woman with brown hair and brown eyes, was last seen on December 31, 1999. Standing at 5 feet tall and weighing 110 pounds, she vanished without a trace, leaving behind a life and loved ones who continue to seek answers about what happened to her on that New Year's Eve. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are noted as unknown, a frustrating reality for those who knew her and for the investigators tasked with solving her case.

The official report of Sherrie's disappearance was filed with the Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office, but the exact date of this report and the specifics of the initial investigation are not widely available. Over the years, her case has been featured on missing persons websites and is included in national databases, a digital footprint that stands in for the physical one she left behind. Despite these efforts, tangible leads have been elusive, and the narrative of her disappearance is marked by a profound lack of detail. This scarcity of information has made it incredibly difficult for law enforcement to piece together the events of the day she went missing, and for her family to find any sense of closure.

The case of Sherrie Roth is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear under unknown circumstances, their stories left unfinished. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers, and her case remains open. The Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office continues to be the point of contact for any information regarding Sherrie's whereabouts. Her disappearance is a long-standing cold case, a puzzle with too many missing pieces, leaving a community to wonder what became of one of their own as one century turned to the next.

Last Seen: Dec 31, 1999

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 — Detroit, Michigan
UP81190 • Found Nov 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49
Race 100%White
Location 70%125 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%99 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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.