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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6271) and 5 other sources
Irene Kouame, a 17-year-old foreign exchange student from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), went missing from Pasadena, California, on August 23, 2001. She was living in the United States as part of an exchange program and could speak both French and English. On the day of her disappearance, she was last seen wearing white shorts and black sandals. Despite initial investigations, few details have surfaced, and authorities believe she may have left voluntarily. However, it remains unclear whether she stayed in the Pasadena area or left California altogether.

At the time of her disappearance, Irene stood 5'8" and weighed approximately 130 pounds. Foul play has not been ruled out, and her case is classified as an endangered runaway. Age-progressed images have been released over the years to aid in the search. The authorities and her family continue to seek any information that could provide insight into her whereabouts, but her case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Aug 23, 2001

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%105–115 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP104294
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104294 • Found May 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Burbank, California - unidentified case UP108240
Jane Doe — Burbank, California
UP108240 • Found Sep 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 32%180–200 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78193
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78193 • Found Jun 30, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 71%Est. 40–60 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 0%212 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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