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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2510) and 8 other sources
On a summer day, July 12, 1977, in Secane, Pennsylvania, a 17-year-old girl named Cheryl Ann Iacovone vanished. Cheryl, a young woman with blonde hair and green eyes, was reportedly walking to a friend's house when she was last seen. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. The ordinary day turned into a decades-long mystery, leaving her family and community searching for answers about what happened to the vibrant teenager.

The circumstances surrounding Cheryl's disappearance remain unclear, with very few details publicly available. The lack of specific information about what she was wearing or any personal items she may have had with her has made the investigation challenging. The primary agency handling her case is the Ridley Township Police Department. Over the years, law enforcement has pursued various leads, but none have resulted in locating Cheryl or providing a definitive explanation for her vanishing. The case has been entered into national databases for missing persons, including NamUs under the case number MP2510, in the hope that new information or advancements in technology might one day shed light on her whereabouts.

Decades have passed since Cheryl Ann Iacovone was last seen, and her case has grown cold, yet the search for her continues. Age-progressed photos have been created and circulated to show what she might look like as the years have gone by, a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the enduring hope of her loved ones. The case serves as a somber illustration of the countless families affected by the silent tragedy of a missing person. Without witnesses or substantial evidence, the investigation has been fraught with difficulty from the start, leaving a void of information and a lingering sense of uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a family in limbo, perpetually waiting for a resolution that has yet to come.

Last Seen: Jul 12, 1977

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Neptune, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1498
Jane Doe — Neptune, New Jersey
UP1498 • Found Jul 1, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%70 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Depford Township, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1489
Jane Doe — Depford Township, New Jersey
UP1489 • Found Feb 4, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Perth Amboy, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1522
Jane Doe — Perth Amboy, New Jersey
UP1522 • Found Apr 10, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP5439
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP5439 • Found Jun 15, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 90%138 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
Eyes 50%Gray vs Green
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP125402
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP125402 • Found Dec 2, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 55%4'6"–5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%90–110 lb vs 120 lb

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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