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Launa Merritt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Syracuse, New York on Feb 23, 1983

Victim Details

Created

Jan 09, 2010

Case Added

Mar 12, 2024

Firstname

Launa

Lastname

Merritt

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

59 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Weight To

145 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Feb 23, 1983

City

Syracuse

State

New York

County

Onondaga County

Agency ID

26260

Agency Name

Syracuse Police Department

Agency City

Syracuse

Agency State

New York

Agency County

Onondaga County

Agency Zip Code

13202

Agency Contact

Christopher DeJoseph

Contact Job Title

Police Detective

Agency Address

511 S. State Street, New York

Agency Phone

3154425111

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

83-272298

Agency Report Date

1983-03-16

Primary Agency

Syracuse Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/15/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Launa Merritt, a 17-year-old girl from Syracuse, New York, was last seen on February 23, 1983. Merritt’s sudden disappearance shocked her family and the community, as she vanished without any prior indication of planning to leave. On the day of her disappearance, Merritt was reportedly seen in her local neighborhood, but when she failed to return home and did not make contact with her loved ones, her family quickly reported her missing. Her disappearance raised immediate concerns, especially g ...

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Last Seen: Feb 23, 1983

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Launa Merritt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Syracuse, New York on Feb 23, 1983

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