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Unidentified Black / African American Female
from Indianapolis, Indiana


Victim Details

Apr 30, 2021

Jun 6, 2023

39825

MC-21-0619

Adult - Pre 90

54305

64 inches

176 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Feb 20, 2021

Storm Drain at E. Beecher St. and E. Pleasant Run Parkway

Indianapolis

Indiana

Marion County

46203

No

36412

Marion County Coroner's Office

Indianapolis

Indiana

Marion County

521 West McCarty, , Indianapolis, Indiana

3173274744

County

Coroner

MC-21-0619

Feb 20, 2021

Gray or Partially Gray

coarse black to grey curly hair bound into 5 pigtails at the sides and top of the head

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: yellow metal twisted hoops with clear stones
  • Clothing: -pair of black women's dress pants Brand: Apt. 9 Size: 12 -thin black hooded jack with "University of Indianapolis" insignia on the left front of jacket Brand: Adidas Basketball Club Tag: "03/19", "DX6770", "APU008" -black turtleneck long sleeved shirt Brand: Paul Harris Design Size: Large -black and gray one piece swimsuit Brand: Shore Shapes Size: 14 -a pair of green/brown socks -black athletic pants Brand: Nike Pro Combat Size: Medium
  • Footwear: zip-up dress boots (faux leather), left shoe is missing sole


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Case Description

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On February 20, 2021 at 1119 hours, Deputy Coroner Griffiths and Deputy Coroner Melendez were notified via dispatch to respond to E. Beecher Street and E. Pleasant Run Parkway to assist IMPD Det. Flack (2113) with a death investigation of an unknown black female who was found deceased due to undeterminable causes (possible exposure to elements).
Date Found: 2021-02-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP79969

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    76%Possible
    Maebell Dawson
    Maebell Dawson
    MP10560 • Missing since Jan 3, 1998 from Dayton, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 68 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%103 mi away
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%176 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    Christina Serwaa
    Christina Serwaa
    MP130568 • Missing since Sep 27, 2019 from Chicago, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 87 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 60%176 mi away
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 85%176 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black

    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 this case.

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