Dec 12, 2008
Jan 12, 2024
Devin
Brown-Bousetta
43
25
62 inches
115 lbs
Black / African American
Female
On a seemingly ordinary afternoon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 25-year-old Devin Janelle Brown-Bousetta disappeared, leaving behind a life that was in a state of flux. The last known sighting of Devin was on September 5, 2006, at approximately 2:30 p.m. inside her apartment located in the vicinity of Southern Avenue and Natchez Street. Her landlord, who was there to make a repair, saw her eating Chinese food and ironing clothes. The scene was one of domestic normalcy, giving no indication of the mystery that was about to unfold. When her apartment was later checked by police, it appeared as if she had just stepped out for a moment, intending to return shortly. The investigation into Devin's disappearance uncovered few leads. Her white 1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX was later found abandoned in the parking lot of a gas station near her home, but the vehicle yielded no clues as to her whereabouts. Originally from Florida, Devin had moved to Pittsburgh after getting married the previous summer. However, the marriage was short-lived, and her husband had filed for divorce, which was finalized a month after she went missing. Compounding her difficulties, she had recently lost her job and was in a custody dispute over her young daughter, who lived with her father in Florida. Friends and family noted that Devin was unhappy about these recent events in her life. Devin is described as a biracial woman of Black and Hispanic descent, 5'2" tall and weighing around 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She has several distinct tattoos: the name "China" on her left arm, a flower on her right breast, and a depiction of a Chinese woman on her back. She also has a burn scar on her upper right thigh and a scar on one earlobe from a tear. Years have passed since Devin Brown-Bousetta was last seen, and her case remains unsolved. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are unclear, leaving her family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The scene in her apartment, suggesting a brief departure, contrasts sharply with the years of silence that have followed. The discovery of her abandoned car offered no resolution, only deepening the mystery. The overview of the case highlights a young mother facing personal and financial hardships who vanished without a trace from her own home. Despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues for a woman whose sudden absence left a void in the lives of those who knew her.
Sep 05, 2006
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
No
6665
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
15233
1203 Western Avenue, Pennsylvania
4123237800
Local
Law Enforcement
06-228389
Pittsburgh Police Department
6076
Black
Brown
Brown
05/18/2026