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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP977) and 5 other sources
In the summer of 2003, a 24-year-old woman named Autumn Wind Day vanished from Newport News, Virginia. She was last seen on the evening of July 24, 2003, at a Food Lion grocery store located in the 10000 block of Warwick Boulevard. At the time of her disappearance, Autumn was described as a White female, 5'6' tall, and weighing around 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She had a pierced nose and was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and gray sweatpants. The day after she was last seen, her car was discovered abandoned in the parking lot of the same Food Lion where she was last spotted.

The discovery of Autumn's abandoned vehicle in the Food Lion parking lot the day after she was last seen raised immediate concerns for her safety and well-being. The Newport News Police Department launched an investigation into her disappearance, case number 03-57978. Despite their efforts, information regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance has remained scarce. Her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as case number MP977. The lack of any significant leads or new information over the years has left her family, friends, and the community with unanswered questions.

Over the years, the investigation into Autumn Day's disappearance has remained open, with the Newport News Police Department continuing to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void in the lives of their loved ones. The circumstances of her last known moments at the Food Lion and the subsequent discovery of her car are the central, and most perplexing, elements of the case. The overview of this case is one of an abrupt and unexplained disappearance that has left a lasting impact on the community and a family still searching for answers.

Last Seen: Jul 24, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland - unidentified case UP1856
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland
UP1856 • Found Jul 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 19–23 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%149 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 47%120 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1454
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey
UP1454 • Found Feb 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–34 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 47%285 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Norfolk, Virginia
UP135866 • Found Dec 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"

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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