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Brenda Roberts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hartford, Connecticut on Apr 24, 1999

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Dec 2, 2009

Oct 24, 2022

Brenda

Roberts

62

35

61 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Apr 24, 1999

Hartford

Connecticut

Hartford County

7745

Hartford Police Department

Hartford

Connecticut

Hartford County

06120

Ivys Arroyo

Sgt

253 High Street, Connecticut

8607574000

Local

Law Enforcement

99-20755

Jan 30, 2001

Hartford Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3326) and 9 other sources
In the spring of 1999, a 35-year-old woman named Brenda Roberts vanished from Hartford, Connecticut. She was last seen on April 24, 1999, and has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Brenda was described as being 5'1' tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. She had black hair and brown eyes. Distinctive features included scars on her right hand and arm, on her head, and on the left side of her face. The last time anyone saw her, she was wearing a black t-shirt, a black coat with red trim, and black and white pants. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain largely unknown.

Years have passed since Brenda Roberts was last seen, and her case has grown cold. Few details about the events leading up to her disappearance have ever been made public, creating a painful void for those who knew her. Despite being reported missing, significant leads have not materialized over the decades. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of clear evidence, leaving both law enforcement and Brenda's family searching for answers. The case has received limited public attention over the years, making the search for new information even more challenging. Her case is one of many unsolved disappearances in the region.

The Hartford Police Department continues to hold the open case file for Brenda Roberts, hoping that one day a new piece of information will surface and shed light on what happened. The absence of any contact from Brenda since that April day in 1999 is a heavy burden for those who remember her. The case is a difficult one, marked by a profound lack of clues that could explain her sudden disappearance. The narrative of her life has been paused for decades, leaving an unresolved story and an enduring hope for closure.
Last Seen: Apr 24, 1999

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  • Missing: Brenda Roberts
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  • CT - Brenda Roberts 35 missing from Hartford, Connecticut 1999

    • 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 — Newark, New Jersey
    UP1482 • Found Oct 24, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%105 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 91%120 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5728
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5728 • Found Nov 17, 2003
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%100 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 77%110 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP1490 • Found Feb 9, 2000
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 27–40 vs 35
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%100 mi away
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6141
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP6141 • Found Nov 5, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%100 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 52%4'9" vs 5'1"
    Weight 30%85 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York - unidentified case UP85798
    Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York
    UP85798 • Found Sep 11, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%95 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP83746
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP83746 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%100 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 87%117 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16189
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP16189 • Found Dec 3, 2016
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 87%Est. 55–70 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%97 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP15072
    Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP15072 • Found Aug 5, 2015
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%97 mi away
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 0%241 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5757
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5757 • Found Jan 2, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%102 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP142450
    Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP142450 • Found Apr 5, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%99 mi away
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 99%155 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 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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