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Shantell Nick Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lansing, Michigan on Jul 3, 2018

Victim Details

Jun 5, 2020

Jul 11, 2022

Shantell

Nick

38

30

65 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Jul 3, 2018

Lansing

Michigan

Ingham County

48911

No

83614

Lansing Police Department

Lansing

Michigan

Ingham County

48933

Shannon Thielen

Detective

120 W. Michigan Ave, Michigan

5174834600

Local

Law Enforcement

2051905106

May 23, 2020

Lansing Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70313) and 5 other sources
In the spring or summer of 2018, a 30-year-old mother of three named Shantell Marie Nick vanished from Lansing, Michigan. The last time her family had any contact with her was much earlier, in April of 2017. Known to her loved ones as 'Sha' or 'Shay,' Shantell was a Black female with black hair that she often dyed blonde and brown eyes. She stood 5'5' tall and weighed around 130 pounds. Her family described a change in her behavior in the months before she disappeared, noting that she had become distant. They believe she may have been pulled away by people who had a negative influence on her life. The exact date and location of her last sighting remain unclear, adding to the distress of her loved ones.

Shantell has several distinct physical features that her family hopes will help in locating her. She has a number of tattoos, including a depiction of Mickey Mouse on her right ankle, a cross on her chest, and flowers on the right side of her neck. She also has several large, linear burn scars on her back. After a prolonged period of silence that felt deeply wrong, her family officially reported her missing to the Lansing Police Department in the summer of 2018, desperate for answers.

The investigation into Shantell Nick's disappearance remains open, handled by the Lansing Police Department. Despite the passage of time, very few details regarding the circumstances of what happened to her have been made public, leaving a painful void for her three children and the rest of her family. The case is a sorrowful mystery, marked by the sparse information available and the conflicting dates regarding when she was last in touch and when she was last seen. Her family continues to seek information from the public, holding onto hope for answers and closure in the troubling disappearance of their beloved daughter, mother, and sister.
Last Seen: Jul 3, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Shantell Marie Nick - The Charley Project
  • Long-Term Missing Persons | Lansing, MI - Official Website
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP70313
  • Lansing's Long-term Missing Person Cases: Gone But Not Forgotten
  • Shantell Nick missing from Lansing, Michigan since 2018

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP68363
    Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP68363 • Found Apr 15, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 65%90–95 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP95924 • Found Sep 21, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 19–29 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'4" vs 5'5"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP85986 • Found Oct 14, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'5"

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Wow, it's baffling how little information is available about Shantell's case even after all these... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
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    07/28/2024
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