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Denese Laird Missing Person Case

Last seen in Paterson, New Jersey on Sep 25, 2010

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Denese

Laird

66

51

4'10 - 5'1 inches

90 lbs

Black

Female

Sep 25, 2010

Paterson

New Jersey

Paterson

Paterson Police Departmen

973-321-1111

07/09/2026

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It was unusual for nearly two weeks to pass without Mildred McCoy hearing from her sister, Denese Laird, as the two maintained regular contact. This silence became a cause for deep concern, prompting the beginning of a painful search for answers. The last known contact with 51-year-old Denese was on September 25, 2010. On that day, she was reportedly dropped off at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey. Believing her sister had been admitted, Mildred's anxiety grew when she cal ...
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