Marie Coleman

Missing
Case Description
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Marie Coleman, 49, disappeared from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 1959, in a case that ultimately led to a high-profile murder trial despite her body never being recovered. She was last seen alive living with her boyfriend, Thomas Burns, in their shared home. Coleman was reported missing by her family after they failed to contact her for several days, and Burns eventually informed her relatives of her disappearance on January 23, 1959. During the investigation, Burns made several in ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 10, 1959
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    Victim Details

    Jun 07, 2020

    Jun 29, 2020

    Marie

    Coleman

    114

    49

    69 inches

    185 lbs

    Uncertain

    Female

    Jan 10, 1959

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    19123

    No

    83641

    Pennsylvania State Police

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    19131

    2201 Belmont Avenue, Pennsylvania

    2154525216

    State

    Law Enforcement

    PA20-904903

    Pennsylvania State Police

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    09/30/2024


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    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim, their family, and their safe return.... ...Read More
    04/23/2024
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