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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7091) and 7 other sources
Emma Vaughn, a 14-year-old girl from Orlando, Florida, went missing on July 10, 1982. On the day of her disappearance, Emma was last seen walking down Robinson Street in Orlando. At the time, she was living with her mother, stepfather, and siblings. Despite an initial sighting shortly after she vanished, no confirmed traces of Emma have been found since that day.

Emma, who had a newborn son, was not attending school at the time of her disappearance and was known to frequent areas such as South Orange Blossom Trail and South Street in Orlando. Although she had previously run away, she always maintained contact with her family, making this disappearance particularly troubling. There were rumors that Emma might have traveled to Tennessee with a gas station attendant, but these reports were never confirmed.

She was also associated with an 18-year-old named Rhonda Cannon, with whom she was last seen. However, Rhonda returned home without Emma, stating that they had been separated. There were unsubstantiated rumors that Emma might have been involved with labor pool workers or people associated with prostitution, though her family has denied any involvement in such activities. Emma's case remains unsolved, and her family relocated to Missouri after her disappearance, where they continue to hope for answers.

Over the years, her case has garnered significant attention, with age-progressed images of Emma being circulated to help in the search. However, despite various leads, including rumors of sightings in 1983, her whereabouts remain unknown.

Last Seen: Jul 10, 1982

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida - unidentified case UP554
Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida
UP554 • Found Apr 22, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 14
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 95%100 lb vs 114 lb
Hair 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 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
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 14
Race 100%White
Location 58%184 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 114 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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