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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP109049) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 2020, a sense of concern began to ripple through a community in Fords, New Jersey. On August 20th of that year, 35-year-old Marjorie Arretus-Vertus was seen for the last time. She was leaving a residence in the Fords section of Woodbridge Township, a detail that would become the last known piece of her story. Marjorie, a Black female with brown eyes and black hair, was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and a long blue skirt on the day she vanished. Her physical stature, standing at five feet one inch and weighing around 125 pounds, would be part of the descriptions later shared in hopes of finding her. The day she went missing marked the beginning of a prolonged and anxious wait for her family and friends, a period filled with more questions than answers.

The days following Marjorie's disappearance turned into weeks, and then months, with very little information being made public about the circumstances of her case. The Woodbridge Police Department opened an investigation, and her case was entered into national missing persons databases. However, specific details about what might have led to her disappearance have remained scarce. There has been no significant public disclosure of any leads or potential persons of interest in the investigation. This lack of information creates a challenging situation for those who knew and cared for her, leaving them to wonder about her well-being and the events that transpired on that August day. The silence surrounding the case is a heavy burden for a family desperate for any news.

Years have now passed since Marjorie Arretus-Vertus was last seen, and her case remains an active and unresolved missing person investigation. Her information continues to be listed with the New Jersey State Police, a somber reminder that she is still gone. The overview of this case is one of quiet uncertainty; a woman vanished from her community without a clear indication of what occurred. For law enforcement, it represents a difficult challenge where new information is crucial. For her loved ones, it is an ongoing emotional ordeal. The hope remains that someone, somewhere, holds the key piece of information that could finally bring answers and a sense of resolution to the painful mystery of what happened to Marjorie.

Last Seen: Aug 20, 2020

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

85%Strong
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP83746
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP83746 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP142450
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP142450 • Found Apr 5, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
Weight 72%155 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York - unidentified case UP85798
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York
UP85798 • Found Sep 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 74%Est. 40–65 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%28 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Paterson, New Jersey - unidentified case UP110249
Jane Doe — Paterson, New Jersey
UP110249 • Found Oct 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 19–89 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP135197 • Found Aug 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 65%150 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'1" vs 5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP161873
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP161873 • Found Aug 6, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%28 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP98383
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP98383 • Found Dec 10, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%54 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb

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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