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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52097) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 1976, 36-year-old Deniece 'Deni' Herreras, a female resident of the Bronx, New York, disappeared under circumstances that remain unclear. Her family last saw her on Thanksgiving of that year, and they had a few phone conversations with her in the following weeks. The last known contact with Deniece was on or around December 15, 1976. When her family tried to reach her by phone on approximately December 28, 1976, their calls to her Bronx home went unanswered. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Caucasian female, standing between 5'7' and 5'9' and weighing between 115 and 130 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

Prior to her disappearance, Deniece was a known figure in her community. In 1970, she was a Democratic candidate for the New York State Assembly. She had also been a consumer advocate in the Buffalo, New York area, where she had lived with her then-husband. The couple later divorced in the Bronx in 1974. Financial difficulties, reportedly stemming from campaign expenses, had led to bankruptcy for Deniece and her husband.

Years have passed without any resolution in Deniece's case. Despite her past public profile, her disappearance received little to no media attention at the time. The lack of information has left her family with unanswered questions for decades. The case of Deniece Herreras is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish, leaving behind a void of information and a family left to wonder about the fate of their loved one. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are not publicly known, and the case remains an unsolved missing person investigation.

Last Seen: Dec 15, 1976

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Woodland Township, New Jersey
UP15685 • Found Sep 30, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%77 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7726
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7726 • Found Apr 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York - unidentified case UP16251
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York
UP16251 • Found Oct 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6054
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6054 • Found Jun 17, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 96%100 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Old Bridge, New Jersey
UP1457 • Found Feb 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Hackensack, New Jersey
UP1617 • Found Jul 19, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8295
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8295 • Found May 13, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8507
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8507 • Found Aug 23, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Dix Hills, New York
UP131742 • Found Apr 30, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Brown 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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