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Leatha Sharper Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Jun 16, 2020

Victim Details

Created

Jun 23, 2020

Case Added

Jun 24, 2020

Firstname

Leatha

Lastname

Sharper

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

62 inches

Weight

165 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Jun 16, 2020

City

Philadelphia

State

Pennsylvania

County

Philadelphia County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

84201

Agency Name

Philadelphia Police Department

Agency City

Philadelphia

Agency State

Pennsylvania

Agency County

Philadelphia County

Agency Zip Code

19143

Agency Contact

Joseph Moresi

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

5510 Pine Street, Pennsylvania

Agency Phone

2156863182

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

20-19-040703

Primary Agency

Philadelphia Police Department

CaseContributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

08/18/2026

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Case Description

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In the summer of 2020, the city of Philadelphia became the backdrop for a quiet disappearance that would leave a family searching for answers. On June 16th, 85-year-old Leatha Mae Sharper vanished from her home in the West Philadelphia area. A woman of routine and familiarity, her sudden absence was immediately alarming. Compounding the concern was the fact that Leatha, who lives with Dementia and a heart condition, had left behind her cell phone and medical alert necklace. She did not drive, wh ...

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Last Seen: Jun 16, 2020

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Leatha Sharper Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Jun 16, 2020

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