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Heather Coburn Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niagara Falls, New York on Sep 19, 2015

Victim Details

Heather

Coburn

54

43

66 inches

66 inches

104 lbs

104 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jacket Rain, Possible white or pink Jewelry Silver, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Ring Pants Pink Shirt Possibly white or pink Shoes Watch "TAG Heuer" brand Foreign Object Right Hip, Pins in right hip Foreign Object Right Jaw, Dental implant in upper ja

Sep 19, 2015

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara Regional Police Service

Niagara Regional

905-688-4111

905-688-4111

Law Enforcement

2015-81038

Niagara Regional Police Service

Blonde

Brown

Brown

No

Sep 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on 2 sources
On a late summer day, September 19, 2015, 43-year-old Heather Coburn was last seen in the scenic but perilous area of Niagara Falls, New York. Eyewitnesses at Prospect's Point reported seeing her go over the edge into the tumultuous waters of the falls. Accounts from those who saw the event suggested that her entrance into the water appeared to be a deliberate act. The 43-year-old woman, with blond or strawberry-colored hair and hazel eyes, has not been seen or heard from since that day.

Immediately following the incident, an extensive search and rescue operation was launched in the hopes of finding her. Emergency crews scoured the area, but the powerful and fast-moving currents of Niagara Falls presented a formidable challenge. Despite their determined efforts, Heather's body was not recovered, and the search did not lead to her whereabouts. The nature of her disappearance, having been witnessed going into the falls, created a grim outlook for her survival.

The investigation into Heather Coburn's disappearance remains open. While the circumstances reported by witnesses have led to a strong belief that she went into the falls intentionally, the fact that she has never been located means her official status is that of a missing person. The New York State Park Police are listed as the investigating agency for her case. The case serves as a somber reminder of the dangers present at such natural landmarks and the profound impact on the families of those who go missing. The overview of the case is that Heather Coburn, a 43-year-old woman, disappeared after reportedly intentionally going over Niagara Falls on September 19, 2015. Despite immediate search efforts, she was never found, and her case remains an open missing person investigation.
Last Seen: Sep 19, 2015

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 78%126 lb vs 104 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Clothing: both mention pant
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP17517
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP17517 • Found Feb 1, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'6"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Clothing: both mention pant

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