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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5289) and 7 other sources
Melisa Maureen Sloan, a 23-year-old nurse, was last seen on May 1, 1994, at her apartment on South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida. Originally from Kentucky, Melisa had moved to Florida with her husband, John Sloan, in 1993 so he could attend school. Their marriage was troubled, with two domestic violence incidents reported in the months before her disappearance. In one case, John was arrested, and Melisa was scheduled to testify against him shortly after she went missing.

According to John, Melisa had packed her belongings and left him for another man, though he claimed not to know who the man was. However, her family, who reported her missing after not hearing from her, did not believe this story. Notably, Melisa left behind her car, her beloved pet cat, and her bathrobe, all signs that she hadn't planned to disappear. Her rental car was later found abandoned and burned in Pensacola, Florida, but no further clues were found.

Melisa's Social Security number, credit cards, and nursing license have not been used since her disappearance, raising concerns of foul play. Despite investigations, including an unsuccessful attempt to question John in 2007 after he had moved to Washington and remarried, her case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Apr 30, 1994

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Felsmere, Florida
UP1063 • Found Jun 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130–150 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP518
Jane Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP518 • Found Oct 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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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