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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP519) and 6 other sources
In the spring of 2006, a daughter's connection with her mother was severed, leaving behind a void of information and a case that continues to baffle investigators. Nikita Michelle Wingo, a 45-year-old African American woman, was last in contact with her daughter, Richita Wingo, on April 5, 2006. At the time of her disappearance, Nikita was described as being between 5'5' and 5'7' tall and weighing between 140 and 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The last known location for Nikita is listed as Atlanta, Georgia, though the specific circumstances and exact place of her last sighting remain frustratingly unclear. Since that day, there has been no communication from her, and her whereabouts are unknown.

The investigation into Nikita Wingo's disappearance was opened by the Atlanta Police Department after her daughter reported her missing. However, the case has yielded very few leads over the many years it has been active. The lack of detailed information surrounding the events of April 5, 2006, has been a significant obstacle for law enforcement. It is unknown what she was wearing or what her plans may have been on the day she vanished. This scarcity of information has left her family with unanswered questions and a sense of unresolved grief. The case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national database for missing persons, in the hope that it may generate new information.

The disappearance of Nikita Wingo is a somber case characterized by a profound lack of information. Despite the passage of time, her family and the Atlanta Police Department continue to seek answers. The case serves as a painful reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind families to navigate a world of uncertainty. The investigation remains open, and authorities encourage anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The hope is that one day, a crucial piece of information will surface, finally providing clarity and resolution for Nikita's loved ones.

Last Seen: Apr 5, 2006

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Decatur, Georgia - unidentified case UP111977
Jane Doe — Decatur, Georgia
UP111977 • Found Nov 17, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee - unidentified case UP56934
Jane Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee
UP56934 • Found Mar 30, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 65%151 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%105–150 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — College Park, Georgia - unidentified case UP9848
Jane Doe — College Park, Georgia
UP9848 • Found Jan 16, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP779
Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP779 • Found Dec 12, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen

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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