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Ernestine Covington, age 33, was last seen in the early morning hours of May 16, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At approximately 2:30 a.m., she was at a restaurant near 49th Street and Baltimore Avenue. After this, Ernestine disappeared without a trace. Her vehicle, a blue 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier with a red stripe along the side, was later found abandoned on December 2, 1986, near 41st Street and Chestnut Street, also in Philadelphia.
Despite the discovery of her car, there has be ...Read More
Last Seen: May 16, 1986
Despite the discovery of her car, there has be ...Read More
Last Seen: May 16, 1986
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Dec 12, 2008
Dec 06, 2021
Ernestine
Covington
71
33
61 inches
130 lbs
Black / African American
Female
May 16, 1986
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
No
160
19852
Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
19125
Viviana Reyes
Detective
300 East Hunting Park Avenue, Pennsylvania
2156863093
Local
Law Enforcement
86-18-33853
Philadelphia Police Department
4113
Black
Brown
Brown
11/11/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Did anyone else find it strange that Ernestine's car was found so long after she disappeared and not... ...Read More
10/28/2024
10/28/2024
Has anyone looked into whether there were any disturbances or unusual incidents reported in the area... ...Read More
03/27/2024
03/27/2024
It’s always baffled me why no one reported seeing anything when Ernestine’s car was found. The C... ...Read More
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
