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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 35-55
from Indianapolis, Indiana


Victim Details

Mar 1, 2016

Oct 6, 2022

17352

MC-02-0871

Adult

35

55

26466

60 inches

100 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Sep 26, 2002

Indianapolis

Indiana

Marion County

46222

1

36083

Marion County Coroner's Office

Indianapolis

Indiana

Marion County

521 West McCarty, , Indianapolis, Indiana

3173274744

County

Coroner

MC-02-0871

Black

  • Clothing: The decedent was clad in a dark long sleeved thermal shirt with buttons, blue shorts, white sneaker with white socks, and a white pullover wrap around shirt.
  • Footwear: white sneakers
  • Jewelry: 2 bracelets 1 ring 1 watch


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Case Description

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On September 26, 2002, Marion County Coroner’s Office along with IMPD and IFD were dispatched to 1200 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46222 in regards to a deceased person found on the banks of the White River. The decedent was removed from the water and taken to IU Pathology department where an autopsy took place. The decedent was determined to be a Black Female that has not been identified at this time.
Date Found: 2002-09-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14829

    • 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
    Pearlie Eackles-wade
    Pearlie Eackles-wade
    MP86120 • Missing since Nov 21, 2001 from Chicago, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45
    Race 100%Black
    Location 63%161 mi away
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%100 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Wanda Washington
    Wanda Washington
    MP5697 • Missing since Jul 12, 1993 from Fort Wayne, Indiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 80%100 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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