Sara Drane Missing Person Case

Dec 03, 2013

Jul 11, 2019

Sara

Drane

61

30

63 inches

175 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the bustling city of Detroit, Michigan, a night of birthday celebration turned into a decades-long mystery. On March 13, 1995, Sara Ann Drane, a 30-year-old Black female, went out in the Cass Corridor area to celebrate her special day. She was never seen or heard from again. At the time of her disappearance, Sara was described as being 5'3" and weighing 175 pounds, with black hair worn in a natural afro and dark brown eyes. A distinctive physical characteristic noted was that due to a past injury, both of her hands were fixed in a partial fist. Known by the nickname "Lil Bit," she also sometimes used the aliases Iesha Ulmer or Tamaka. The circumstances surrounding Sara's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to the public or to investigators. She vanished after her birthday outing in the Cass Corridor, a neighborhood known for its vibrant and at times transient nature. In the years that have passed, her case has grown cold, with no significant leads or developments to bring solace or answers to her loved ones. The Detroit Police Department has remained the primary agency investigating her case, but the passage of time has made the search for answers increasingly difficult. Sara Ann Drane's case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind families caught in an enduring state of grief and uncertainty. Despite the decades that have gone by, the hope for resolution in Sara's case persists. The investigation is still considered open, a testament to the ongoing effort to uncover the truth of what happened to her on that March night in 1995. Her family continues to await any information that might finally shed light on her whereabouts and bring an end to their long and painful vigil.

Mar 13, 1995

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

14598

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1312030326

Detroit Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/09/2026