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Vanessa Reinsch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Mar 15, 2016

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2020

Jan 4, 2024

Vanessa

Reinsch

37

27

67 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 15, 2016

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

No

74143

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97204

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

16-119538

Portland Police Bureau

8360

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64714) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2016, a 27-year-old woman named Vanessa Nadine Reinsch vanished from Portland, Oregon. She was last seen by friends on or around March 15, 2016. At the time of her disappearance, Vanessa was described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. A distinguishing feature noted by those who knew her was a tattoo of a cherry on her forearm. The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Vanessa, concern among her family and friends grew.

The circumstances surrounding Vanessa's disappearance were complicated by her lifestyle. She was known to live a transient life within the greater Portland area, which could make tracking her movements more difficult. As time passed, the lack of contact became more alarming. Family members reported that she had not reached out to them, nor had she utilized any of the personal resources available to her, which was out of character. This prolonged silence deepened the mystery and heightened the sense of urgency for those searching for her.

The official investigation into Vanessa Reinsch's disappearance is being handled by the Portland Police Bureau. Her case is listed in national and state databases for missing persons, including NamUs under the case number MP64714. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for her loved ones. The lack of any substantial leads or new information has left many questions unanswered. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and perplexing disappearance of a young woman from an urban environment, with her transient lifestyle adding layers of complexity to the search efforts.
Last Seen: Mar 15, 2016

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP64714 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    Unidentified Person — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP157516
    Unidentified Person — Portland, Oregon
    UP157516 • Found Mar 1, 2026
    View case
    Age 85%Est. 19–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Hair 50%Blond 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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    So, I was reading about Vanessa Reinsch's case and something struck me as odd. For someone who lived... ...Read More
    12/25/2024
    Hey everyone, I recently came across something in Vanessa Reinsch's case that's been puzzling me.... ...Read More
    02/19/2024
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