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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19356) and 8 other sources
In the summer of 1996, a 41-year-old woman named Adrienne Witherspoon vanished from her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a life and a community that held her dear. On August 4th, Adrienne, a Black female with brown eyes and black hair braided at the time, was last seen at her residence in the 4200 block of Ogden Street. She was wearing a black shirt, denim shorts, and white slippers. Adrienne, also known by her nicknames Busty and Cinnamon, was a mother and a cherished member of her family. Her sudden disappearance under unclear circumstances has left her loved ones searching for answers for decades.

Adrienne was a woman with distinctive features that her family hoped would aid in her identification. She stood at 5'9' and weighed approximately 195 pounds. A notable characteristic was a tattoo of a rose with the name 'Busty' on her left thigh. The details surrounding what happened on that August day are scarce, and the lack of information has been a significant hurdle in the investigation into her whereabouts. The Philadelphia Police Department has been handling her case, but without any substantial leads, the circumstances of her disappearance remain a painful mystery.

The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding Adrienne. Her case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families caught in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The lack of resolution in Adrienne's case underscores the difficulties that law enforcement and families face when a loved one disappears without a trace. The overview of her case is one of an abrupt and unexplained absence, a loving mother who was there one moment and gone the next, leaving a void that has been felt deeply by her family and community ever since.

Last Seen: Aug 4, 1996

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.

86%Strong
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP17091 • Found Jan 20, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6023
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6023 • Found Feb 21, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%84 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%162 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16619 • Found Sep 9, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
77%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5566
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP5566 • Found Nov 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 84%Est. 55–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%81 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%206 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5757
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5757 • Found Jan 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 50%132 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5559
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP5559 • Found Nov 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5686
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5686 • Found Nov 4, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2713
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2713 • Found Apr 12, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6164
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6164 • Found Mar 15, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%84 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2706
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2706 • Found Apr 4, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 74%150 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black 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.

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