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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6763) and 5 other sources
Leah Jean Van Schoick, a 17-year-old girl, was last seen on August 15, 1982, in Plantation, Florida. Originally from New Jersey, her family reported her missing after she stopped contacting them. At the time of her disappearance, Leah was living with a biker in Fort Lauderdale and working at a bar in Hallandale Beach. She was described as having blonde hair, hazel eyes, and notable marks, including a three-inch scar on her outer left thigh and a brown birthmark on the inside of her left knee.

Authorities have long suspected foul play in Leah’s case. The biker she was living with became a person of interest, but despite the suspicions, no one has been charged in connection with her disappearance. Over the years, Leah’s case has remained cold, and various investigative agencies, including the New Jersey State Police and the Broward County Sheriff's Office, continue to seek information.

Leah's case remains unresolved, and her family, as well as organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, continue to hope for new leads. Age-progressed images of Leah have been released to the public in an effort to aid in locating her after decades of being missing. The investigation is still active, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Aug 15, 1982

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1194
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1194 • Found Dec 27, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%108 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1272
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
UP1272 • Found Aug 3, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 12–25 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 96%110 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16373 • Found Nov 24, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 17–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1199 • Found Aug 23, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP429
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP429 • Found Jul 20, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1051 • Found Apr 19, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Bradenton, Florida - unidentified case UP1265
Jane Doe — Bradenton, Florida
UP1265 • Found Apr 9, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 11–20 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 60%173 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 80%100 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP65625
Jane Doe — Florida
UP65625 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Homestead, Florida
UP16406 • Found Dec 11, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 92%Est. 18–30 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1082
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1082 • Found May 23, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"

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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