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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP99908) and 2 other sources
Anne E. Wyatt, a 36-year-old woman, was last seen in Waukegan, Illinois, on or around December 26, 1987. Her disappearance has left her family and community searching for answers for decades. At the time she went missing, Anne was described as a white female with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. A notable and distinguishing physical feature at the time of her disappearance was a cast on her left arm. The circumstances surrounding her last known whereabouts are centered on the Waukegan Pier, a local landmark. The investigation into her disappearance was opened by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, with a report filed the day after she was last seen.

Over the years, her case has remained open, transitioning into a long-term missing persons investigation. Information regarding the specifics of what led her to be at the Waukegan Pier or who she might have been with has not been made widely public. The lack of concrete leads has made the investigation challenging for law enforcement. Her case is listed in national databases for missing persons, ensuring that her information remains accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country. The Cook County Sheriff's Office also includes her in their missing persons project, which seeks public assistance in resolving cold cases.

The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers in Anne's case. Various online platforms and community-run registries for missing persons in Illinois continue to feature her story, hoping to jog someone's memory or unearth new information. Despite the decades that have passed, the core details of her case remain unchanged: a woman with a cast on her arm, last seen at the Waukegan Pier, who vanished without a trace. The overview of the case underscores a painful and prolonged uncertainty, a narrative of a family left waiting and a community still holding out for a resolution to the mystery of what happened to Anne E. Wyatt.

Last Seen: Dec 26, 1987

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP124858
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP124858 • Found Jul 14, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 73%Est. 40–49 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP138168 • Found Apr 19, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%139 lb vs 160 lb
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP124375 • Found Apr 9, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 43%Est. 45–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP12807 • Found Aug 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129197
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129197 • Found Dec 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 4%238 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Illinois
UP8595 • Found Jul 12, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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