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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38277) and 6 other sources
Melinda Irene Schmidt, aged 43, was last seen on October 27, 2007, in Fort Worth, Texas. Melinda, who was known by the nickname "Mindy," disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and few details are available about her case. She stood at 5'4" and weighed approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinctive physical features included a scar on her abdomen, a discoloration on her right ear, and a tattoo on her buttock. At the time of her disappearance, she may have used additional last names like Zeller or Schmidt Zeller.

Melinda's disappearance did not attract immediate attention, and there are conflicting reports regarding the timeline of when she was officially declared missing. Her case has been classified as a missing person case rather than an abduction or foul play incident, though little has been revealed to suggest what might have happened to her. The Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies have worked on the case, but no substantial leads have surfaced over the years.

Melinda's family, including her sister, have been active in searching for her, with Texas EquuSearch offering assistance. Over time, a reward for information leading to her discovery was raised to $20,000, highlighting the family's dedication to finding answers. Despite the time that has passed, efforts continue to seek any information that could shed light on Melinda's whereabouts.

Last Seen: Oct 27, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142210
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142210 • Found Jul 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 91%110–120 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14141 • Found Jul 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'4"

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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