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Linda Manz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niagara Falls, New York on May 8, 2012

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Victim Details

Linda

Manz

73

59

64 inches

64 inches

110 lbs

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Glasses Pants Blue, Jeans Purse Brown, Backpack Shirt Black, Long sleeved Shoes White, Running shoes Socks White Sweater Other, Hoodie, dark colour Scar Abdomen, From a hysterectomy

May 8, 2012

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara Regional Police Service

Niagara Regional

905-688-4111

905-688-4111

Law Enforcement

2021-97186

Niagara Regional Police Service

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Sep 17, 2026


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Summary based on 4 sources
On a spring day in Niagara Falls, New York, 59-year-old Linda Manz was last seen on May 8, 2012. Her day seemingly concluded as she left a business on Third Street and began walking towards Niagara Falls State Park. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a grey long-sleeved shirt with a faded print, blue jeans, and white sneakers, and she was carrying a black purse. Her sudden and uncharacteristic loss of contact with her family prompted them to report her missing, sparking immediate concern among her loved ones and the community.

The Niagara Falls Police Department initiated an investigation into her disappearance, focusing on her last known whereabouts and reaching out to family and friends for any information. Despite their efforts, which included searching the area and conducting interviews, no substantial leads or evidence emerged to explain her vanishing. The absence of any signs of foul play or clues to her possible destination left investigators with a perplexing case that quickly grew cold.

In the years that have followed, the case of Linda Manz has remained open, a lingering mystery for her family and the authorities. Public appeals for information were made by her family, who distributed flyers in the hope of jogging someone's memory. Linda is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds. Her disappearance is a case marked by an unsettling lack of information, leaving a void in the lives of those she left behind and a community still waiting for answers.
Last Seen: May 8, 2012

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 91%126 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Clothing: both mention pant, sock
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP17517
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP17517 • Found Feb 1, 2018
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Clothing: both mention pant, sock
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP70309
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP70309 • Found May 29, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 89%127 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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