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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142944) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2024, a 37-year-old woman named Amanda Shirk vanished from Columbus, Ohio, leaving her family and community with unanswered questions. While some reports state she was officially reported missing on July 20, 2024, other sources indicate she was last seen sometime in June of that year. The specific details surrounding the day she was last seen remain vague, with reports only confirming she disappeared from the Columbus area. At the time of her disappearance, Amanda was described as being 5'5' tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. She was also known to sometimes use the alias Amanda Kaufman. The circumstances of her disappearance are unclear, and little information has been made public about what she was doing or who she was with before she went missing.

The Columbus Division of Police opened an investigation into Amanda's disappearance, but the case has been challenging due to a lack of significant leads. Law enforcement has conducted searches and followed up on any information received, but there have been no confirmed sightings of Amanda since the summer of 2024. Her case has been listed by the Ohio Attorney General's Office as a missing adult, and her information has been shared publicly in an effort to generate new leads. Community members and online forums have also paid attention to her case, hoping to share information that might aid in the investigation. Despite these efforts, her case has grown cold, with no major developments reported publicly.

Amanda's family has expressed deep concern for her well-being and has been active in trying to find her by using social media and other forms of outreach to keep her story in the public eye. Public records show that Amanda had faced some personal challenges in the years leading up to her disappearance, though it is not confirmed if these are connected to her going missing. The investigation into what happened to Amanda Shirk is ongoing, and authorities continue to ask for the public's help. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Columbus Police Department. The overview of this case is that a woman with a somewhat complex personal history disappeared under unknown circumstances, and despite the passage of time and the efforts of her family and law enforcement, her whereabouts remain a mystery.

Last Seen: Jul 20, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red

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.