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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP73356) and 7 other sources
Artavia Howard, a 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was last heard from on December 25, 1995. Her mother reported her missing nearly 18 years later, on April 22, 2013, to the Peoria, Illinois Police Department. Artavia's mother stated that their last contact was on Christmas Day of 1995, while a friend reported having a phone conversation with Artavia sometime in 1998. There is limited information regarding the circumstances of her disappearance.

According to investigations, there were possible indications that Artavia may have lived in other locations, including Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Fayetteville, North Carolina, after her disappearance. Despite these leads, her whereabouts remain unknown. Artavia was 4'8" to 4'11" tall, weighed between 120 and 140 pounds, and had brown hair and eyes. She may have also used the name Artavia Baldwin.

Her case remains unsolved, and authorities are continuing to seek information that could help locate her. Anyone with details is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department.

Last Seen: Dec 25, 1995

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
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP117681 • Found Nov 2, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 4'8"–4'11"
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.