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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77480) and 5 other sources
Gail Florine Butler, age 50, was last seen on April 12, 1997, in Washington, D.C. She was known to frequently travel between Greenbelt, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. At the time of her disappearance, Butler was described as a Black female with a light complexion, standing 5'1" and weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She also had a large burn on her chest, which is a distinctive identifying feature.

Despite efforts by authorities and her family, no substantial leads have surfaced in the years since Butler vanished. Her case remains unsolved, and she is still listed as a missing person by the Metropolitan Police Department. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information that could help bring resolution to her case.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.

Last Seen: Apr 12, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2711
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2711 • Found Jan 14, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–49 vs 50
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2709
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2709 • Found Dec 18, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 21%214 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP125500 • Found Nov 8, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'1"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP11020
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP11020 • Found Jan 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2706
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2706 • Found Apr 4, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 50
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP153304 • Found Aug 15, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'1"
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP91550 • Found Feb 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 56–65 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%34 mi away
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP16484 • Found Mar 16, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP899
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP899 • Found Jan 17, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%36 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'1"
Weight 63%191 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2713
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2713 • Found Apr 12, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 56%Est. 35–45 vs 50
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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