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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8028) and 5 other sources
Susan Carol Laimer, 42, was last seen on February 7, 2001, in Sugar Loaf, New York. She had been dealing with several personal struggles, including alcoholism and a rare blood disease that left purple scars on her legs. She also had scars from plastic surgery and back surgery. Before her disappearance, Susan had begun a three-day alcohol rehabilitation program at Mercy Community Hospital on February 26, 2001.

Susan shared a converted barn apartment with her boyfriend, Joe Puccio, and his children. Puccio claimed that she returned home after completing the rehab program, packed her belongings into a dark sedan, and left with another person. She didn't inform Puccio of her destination, leaving behind her 1984 brown Datsun. Susan was last in contact with her employer on February 17, 2001, when she called in sick, claiming she had broken her toe. However, after leaving the rehab, she vanished without further communication.

Her family became alarmed after she failed to contact her son, who lived in Puerto Rico with his father, on his birthday. This was out of character for Susan, and her family reported her missing on April 3, 2001. Investigators have not found any evidence of foul play, but Susan’s family suspects otherwise due to her sudden disappearance and lack of contact. Despite searches and questioning, her case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Feb 7, 2001

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5639
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York
UP5639 • Found Nov 6, 2005
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Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 90%147 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York - unidentified case UP16251
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York
UP16251 • Found Oct 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Old Bridge, New Jersey
UP1457 • Found Feb 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP2801
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP2801 • Found Jul 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 20–40 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2771
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2771 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"
Weight 70%96 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP70309
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP70309 • Found May 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New York - unidentified case UP60275
Jane Doe — New York
UP60275 • Found Aug 20, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 73%158 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP17517
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP17517 • Found Feb 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Hair 60%Brown 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.

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