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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7294) and 4 other sources
In the winter of 2008, a 50-year-old woman named Pamela Annetta Hinton vanished from Raleigh, North Carolina. She was last seen on January 31st of that year, and since that day, no one has reported hearing from her. At the time of her disappearance, Pamela was described as an African-American woman, standing 5'4' tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was known to sometimes use the name Pamela Young Hinton and occasionally spelled her middle name as 'Annette.' Her ears were pierced, but beyond these basic details, little else is known about the specific circumstances of the day she went missing.

Pamela's life before she disappeared was marked by personal struggles. She was known to have issues with substance abuse and had a history of arrests for minor offenses. Despite these challenges, her disappearance was unexpected and out of character, prompting concern from those who knew her. The lack of information surrounding what she was wearing or her intended destination on the day she was last seen has made the investigation into her whereabouts incredibly difficult for law enforcement. The Raleigh Police Department has been handling her case, but years have passed without any significant leads or updates.

The years have stretched on, turning Pamela's case from a recent event into a long-standing mystery. Her family and the authorities are still seeking answers, hoping that one day new information will come to light. Her case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind unanswered questions and a void in the lives of their loved ones. The overview of Pamela Hinton's case is one of an unforeseen disappearance of a woman facing personal battles, with very few details to guide the investigation, resulting in a prolonged and unresolved search for her.

Last Seen: Jan 31, 2008

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dover, North Carolina
UP6260 • Found Feb 5, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50
Race 100%Black
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 days after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 57%116 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black

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.