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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2503) and 8 other sources
On a Friday afternoon, September 2, 1983, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19-year-old Myra Manley seemingly vanished without a trace. She was at her father's residence in the Presidential Apartments on City Line Avenue and told a family member she was heading to the apartment complex's swimming pool around 3:30 p.m. Myra was last seen carrying a bag of garbage, presumably to dispose of it in the dumpster on her way to the pool. She never made it back to the apartment, and an extensive search of the area yielded no clues as to her whereabouts. At the time of her disappearance, Myra was described as a white female with brown hair and hazel/green eyes. She had a mole under her right breast and a noticeable scar on her right hand near the palm. Her attire consisted of a tiger-print halter top, purple terrycloth shorts, and brown canvas shoes.

The circumstances surrounding Myra's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to investigators. The investigation into her vanishing was handled by the Philadelphia Police Department, but despite their efforts, no significant leads were ever developed. The case grew cold over the years, leaving her family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. Information from NamUs indicates that all four of her wisdom teeth had been extracted, and she had undergone extensive dental work, including having braces at one point. A friend of Myra's, Barri Pepe, later opened a recovery home for women struggling with drug abuse and named it 'Myra's Place' in her honor.

Decades have passed since Myra Manley was last seen, and her case remains an unsolved missing person investigation. The lack of evidence, witnesses, or any clear motive has made it an incredibly challenging case for law enforcement to crack. Despite the passage of time, the hope for answers persists. The overview of this case is one of a young woman who disappeared in the middle of a routine afternoon activity, leaving behind a family to grapple with her unexplained absence. The investigation has been marked by a frustrating lack of information, turning what started as a simple trip to the pool into a decades-long mystery.

Last Seen: Sep 2, 1983

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7390
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7390 • Found May 18, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 87%139 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP17551 • Found Aug 21, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%4'8" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 45%159 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6119
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP6119 • Found Mar 17, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 96%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6326
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6326 • Found Nov 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 100%105 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2771
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2771 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 97%Est. 40–55 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 96%96 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP2721
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2721 • Found Jan 12, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 43%160 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6805
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6805 • Found May 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Medford, New York
UP13134 • Found Dec 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 94%135 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Odessa, Delaware - unidentified case UP2212
Jane Doe — Odessa, Delaware
UP2212 • Found Nov 25, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP6955
Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP6955 • Found Sep 6, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 4'2"–5'0"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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