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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP393) and 8 other sources
Bettina Diane Scott, a 47-year-old woman from East Lyme, Connecticut, has been missing since Christmas Day, 2004. Known to her loved ones as 'Tina,' she was last seen at a relative's home in the area of Boston Post Road and Highway 161. At the time of her disappearance, Bettina was described as a white female, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing features included pierced ears, a tracheotomy scar on her throat, and a previously fractured right wrist. Concerns for her well-being were heightened due to an unspecified medical condition that required regular medication.

The circumstances surrounding Bettina's disappearance remain largely unknown, and there has been a significant lack of concrete evidence for investigators to follow. There was a possible, but unconfirmed, sighting of her a few days after she was last seen in the vicinity of the 70 block of Allen Place in Hartford, Connecticut, a city about 50 miles from East Lyme. However, this lead never materialized into anything substantial. The investigation into her disappearance has been challenging for law enforcement due to the limited information available, and few details about their efforts have been made public.

Over the years, Bettina's case has remained open, a somber reminder of the anguish experienced by families of the missing. The lack of answers has had a profound and lasting impact on her family and the East Lyme community, who continue to hope for a resolution. Public awareness and community involvement are considered crucial in keeping the search for Bettina active. The case is a puzzling mystery that, despite the passage of time, has not faded from the minds of those who knew her and the investigators dedicated to finding answers. The overview of this case is one of enduring uncertainty, with a family left waiting and a community still searching for a woman who vanished on a holiday celebrated for togetherness.

Last Seen: Dec 25, 2004

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
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5639
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York
UP5639 • Found Nov 6, 2005
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Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 73%147 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York - unidentified case UP16251
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York
UP16251 • Found Oct 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP70309
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP70309 • Found May 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%98 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15800
Jane Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15800 • Found Sep 13, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 46–48 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%95 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 52%5'0" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%121 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

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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