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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14130) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1993, a 37-year-old woman named Janet Sharon Clark vanished from Livonia, Michigan, leaving behind a life and a family who would spend decades searching for answers. On July 11th of that year, Janet was last seen, a detail that marks the beginning of a long and painful mystery. At the time of her disappearance, Janet was described as a white female with brown, shoulder-length wavy hair and hazel eyes. She had a scar on her abdomen and was described as having a heavy build. When she was last seen, she may have been wearing knit slacks, an orange polyester top, and sunglasses. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are few, but they point to a last known location in a specific area of Detroit.

Janet's mother was the one to report her missing, a devastating task for any parent to undertake. The investigation revealed that Janet was known to spend time in the area of 5 Mile and Telegraph in Detroit. On the day she disappeared, she had been given a ride to the Chit Chat Bar, located in the Brightmoor area of Detroit, a place she was known to frequent. This last sighting is the final piece of concrete information in a case that has grown cold over the years. Her absence created a void filled with unanswered questions and the enduring hope of her loved ones for a resolution.

The investigation into Janet Clark's disappearance has remained open, a cold case held by the Livonia Police Department. Over the years, details have been preserved in the hopes that new information might come to light. Her personal information and the circumstances of her case have been entered into national databases for missing persons, a digital footprint in the ongoing search. Despite the passage of time, the core facts of the case remain unchanged: a woman disappeared after being dropped off at a familiar location, and has not been seen or heard from since. The lack of any new leads or evidence has left her family in a prolonged state of uncertainty, a painful reality for anyone with a missing loved one. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, a story without an ending that continues to compel those who knew her and the investigators dedicated to her case.

Last Seen: Jul 11, 1993

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

81%Moderate
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 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
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 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 86%175 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP81190 • Found Nov 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 61%99 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Buren Township, Michigan - unidentified case UP8213
Jane Doe — Van Buren Township, Michigan
UP8213 • Found Sep 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 20–35 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Curtis Township, Michigan - unidentified case UP8371
Jane Doe — Curtis Township, Michigan
UP8371 • Found Oct 26, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%152 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP8177 • Found Mar 30, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Hair 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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