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Ardora Hogan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Michigan City, Indiana on Aug 16, 1993

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Oct 28, 2022

Ardora

Hogan

54

21

67 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Aug 16, 1993

Michigan City

Indiana

6710

Michigan City Police Department

Michigan City

Indiana

LaPorte County

46360

1201 East Michigan Boulevard, Indiana

2198743221

Local

Law Enforcement

www.emichigancity.com

93-083720

Michigan City Police Department

4678

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP845) and 10 other sources
Ardora Alethea Hogan, a 21-year-old woman from Michigan City, Indiana, was last seen on August 17, 1993. Known by her nickname "Doddy," she was last observed walking along East Michigan Boulevard, accompanied by her boyfriend, Wayne Lampton. That day, Ardora disappeared and has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of her disappearance, Ardora was described as being 5'5" tall, weighing around 134 pounds, with black hair and either brown or green eyes. She had notable tattoos on her legs, including the name "Scush" on her right lower leg. She was last seen wearing a t-shirt and shorts.

Authorities suspect foul play in Ardora's disappearance, although no arrests have been made, and her case remains unsolved. Despite the passage of decades, Ardora's family and law enforcement continue to seek answers. Her case remains classified as endangered missing, with no substantial leads to indicate what happened to her on that fateful day.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Michigan City Police Department.
Last Seen: Aug 16, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Ardora Alethea Hogan - The Charley Project
  • Cold case: Michigan City police work to find missing girl from 1993
  • 766DFIN - Ardora Alethea Hogan - Doe Network
  • Indiana Lostnmissing - Ardora Alethea Hogan Case Report
  • Indiana's Missing and Unsolved Cases - Facebook
  • After 30 years, missing Indiana woman's case heats up
  • IN - IN - Ardora Hogan, 21, Michigan City, 17 Aug 1993 | Websleuths
  • Ardora Hogan - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Seeking Justice for Doddy Hogan On August 16th, 1993, Ardora ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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 — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129057
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129057 • Found Feb 24, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 68%151 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP11686 • Found Aug 31, 2004
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 23–38 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Indiana
    UP15433 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129243
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129243 • Found Feb 12, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 91%44 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 0%180 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Dolton, Illinois
    UP129050 • Found May 2, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21
    Location 93%37 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%100–150 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP13128 • Found Sep 19, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 26–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 70%90 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP117681 • Found Nov 2, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP12976
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP12976 • Found May 24, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 21
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 20%5'1" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP117200
    Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP117200 • Found Jun 9, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 86%Est. 24–36 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%37 mi away
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Gary, Indiana
    UP15424 • Found Mar 7, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"

    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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