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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20922) and 6 other sources
On a spring day in April of 1997, 34-year-old Michelle Lynn Lorence was last seen in Detroit, Michigan. At the time, she was living on the east side of the city. Michelle was a white female with red or auburn hair that she wore just below her ears, and she had blue eyes. Her height was estimated to be between 5'4' and 5'6', and her weight between 120 and 140 pounds. In some instances, she may have used the first name 'Sue'.

The circumstances surrounding Michelle's disappearance are shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. She has not been seen or heard from since April 29, 1997, and the case has grown cold over the decades with no significant developments. The lack of information has been a significant challenge for investigators and a source of ongoing pain for her loved ones. The Detroit Police Department has been the investigating agency for her case, but without new leads, progress has been elusive.

Michelle's case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace. Her file is listed in national missing person databases in the hope that new information might one day surface. Investigators and her family continue to hold out hope for answers that might bring closure and explain what happened to her so many years ago. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a void in the lives of those who knew her, with the community and authorities still seeking the crucial piece of information that could solve the mystery of her whereabouts.

Last Seen: Apr 29, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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
UP81190 • Found Nov 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 83%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 88%99 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP7702
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP7702 • Found Jul 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8283
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8283 • Found Sep 21, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Pontiac, Michigan - unidentified case UP9901
Jane Doe — Pontiac, Michigan
UP9901 • Found Sep 12, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 65%175 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP85813
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85813 • Found Jan 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Clay Township, Michigan
UP11547 • Found Oct 7, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 65%175 lb vs 120–140 lb

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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