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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1610) and 3 other sources
In the late summer of 2001, a 30-year-old woman named Cheryl Lynne Cunha vanished from Easton, Pennsylvania. The last confirmed contact with her was on August 28, 2001. At the time of her disappearance, Cheryl was a young woman with brown hair and brown eyes. She stood between 4'11' and 5'2' and weighed between 100 and 120 pounds. Her appearance was marked by a few distinct features: she had pierced ears and scars on her abdomen and the corner of her upper lip. It is also known that she required either glasses or contact lenses to see clearly and was using contact lenses when she was last seen.

The circumstances surrounding Cheryl's disappearance are unsettling due to the limited information available. It was not until several months later, in February 2002, that her family reported her missing to the Easton Police Department. During the initial investigation, information came to light suggesting that Cheryl had intentions of traveling to North Carolina for a few days. However, it remains unclear if she ever reached her destination or what her exact plans were. The passage of time between her last contact and the official missing person report added a layer of complexity for investigators trying to piece together her last known movements.

The case of Cheryl Lynne Cunha is a quiet one, marked by a lack of significant public developments since the initial investigation. The aliases 'Cheryl Smith' and 'Melissa Green' are also associated with her, though the context of these names is not publicly detailed. The official record of her disappearance is preserved in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System where her case was created on February 16, 2009. The Easton Police Department continues to hold the case file, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The investigation into what happened to Cheryl after she was last seen in that late August of 2001 remains open, leaving her loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.

Last Seen: Aug 28, 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.

81%Moderate
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 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1454
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey
UP1454 • Found Feb 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–34 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 23%166 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Old Bridge, New Jersey
UP1457 • Found Feb 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Logan Township, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1779
Jane Doe — Logan Township, New Jersey
UP1779 • Found Mar 2, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Location 86%61 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 100%95 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Mount Laurel, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1451
Jane Doe — Mount Laurel, New Jersey
UP1451 • Found Oct 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Location 88%53 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 60%Black 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 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 4'11"–5'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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