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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14255) and 7 other sources
Kalisha Markita Madden, a 26-year-old mother of six, vanished in Detroit, Michigan, on November 28, 2011. Known to her loved ones as 'Mocha,' she was a vibrant and funny person who was considered the life of the party. On the night she went missing, Kalisha was seen leaving The Sting Gentleman's Club, where she was employed as a dancer. She was wearing a denim jacket, a brown shirt, blue jeans, and knee-high boots. Accounts from that evening indicate she was seen getting into a dark-colored truck or SUV with three unidentified Black men. One of these men may have been on crutches. Kalisha has not been seen or heard from since that night.

The disappearance of Kalisha has been a source of immense pain and unanswered questions for her family. Her mother, Pamela Johnson, has been vocal about her belief that her daughter would never have willingly abandoned her six children. In the months and years following Kalisha's disappearance, her mother has had to navigate a world of speculation and rumor. Johnson shared that she had heard street rumors suggesting her daughter was deceased and buried somewhere in Detroit. Driven by a mother's love and a desperate need for answers, she conducted her own informal investigations, speaking with people who knew her daughter in an attempt to piece together what might have happened. These conversations led her to believe that Kalisha was the victim of a brutal murder.

The official investigation into Kalisha Madden's disappearance has been ongoing, though details have not been widely publicized. Her family firmly believes she would not have left on her own, and her history did not include any previous instances of leaving without notice. The circumstances of her getting into a vehicle with three unknown men remain the focal point of her case. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, leaving her loved ones in a prolonged state of uncertainty. The Detroit Police Department continues to list her as a missing person, and her case is a poignant reminder of the many families who live with the ambiguous loss of a missing loved one.

Last Seen: Nov 28, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP68363
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP68363 • Found Apr 15, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 4'11"
Weight 74%90–95 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP95924 • Found Sep 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'4" vs 4'11"

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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