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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4446) and 10 other sources
Kawana Lashan Holmes, a 21-year-old mother of three, was last seen in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 1, 1996. Holmes had a transient lifestyle and used her mother's address in Jacksonville, where her children lived at the time. Before her disappearance, Kawana had been arrested on drug and prostitution charges in February 1996 in Duval County, with her last known activity occurring on February 28 of that year.

Her mother reported her missing in March 1997, after nearly a year had passed without contact, which was unusual for Kawana, who would typically stay in touch. Some reports suggest that Holmes was last seen near North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach on May 1, 1996, and there have been rumors that she might have fallen victim to a serial killer. Despite these theories, her case remains unsolved, leaving her family still searching for answers after decades.

Her children, now adults, continue to hope for new leads or information about what happened to their mother. Anyone with details is urged to contact the West Palm Beach Police Department, as her disappearance remains a cold case.

Last Seen: May 1, 1996

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP7761
Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida
UP7761 • Found Dec 10, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 97%132 lb vs 90–120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
UP7769 • Found May 13, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%121 lb vs 90–120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Riviera Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1042
Jane Doe — Riviera Beach, Florida
UP1042 • Found Jan 7, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 20%5'8" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%124 lb vs 90–120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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