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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35019) and 4 other sources
Sherri Lyn Dean, a 45-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, was last seen on October 14, 2007, after being released from Memorial Hermann Hospital. Following her release, she disappeared without a trace, and there have been no confirmed sightings or significant leads regarding her whereabouts since. Sherri was described as being 5'4" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She had notable features, including a missing right finger and scars on her head and forehead, as well as double piercings in both ears.

Despite the efforts of law enforcement and missing persons organizations, very few details are available about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. It remains unclear whether any specific incidents or people might be connected to her case. Sherri's case is still classified as a missing person, and it continues to be listed in national databases such as NamUs. Over the years, public attention has been drawn to her case in hopes of generating new leads, but her family and community remain without answers as to what happened after she left the hospital that day.

Authorities, including the Houston Police Department, continue to seek information that could provide clues to Sherri’s fate. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, and investigators encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Oct 14, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP72078
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP72078 • Found Jul 21, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP103953 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" 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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