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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33364) and 2 other sources
On a cold day in February of 1992, a 52-year-old woman named Lina Ham vanished from her home in the Bronx, New York. She was last seen on February 18th of that year, and what began as an ordinary day turned into a decades-long mystery. Lina, a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, stood about 5'4' and weighed around 160 pounds. Her disappearance was alarming to her loved ones as she left all of her personal belongings behind and gave no indication that she planned to leave. This was entirely out of character for Lina, sparking immediate concern for her welfare.

The initial investigation into Lina's disappearance yielded very few clues. Authorities interviewed friends, family, and neighbors, but no substantial leads emerged that could explain where she might have gone. Searches were conducted in the Bronx and the areas surrounding it, yet no trace of Lina was ever found. The case was complicated by a lack of evidence suggesting either foul play or a voluntary departure. Lina had several distinct physical traits that her family hoped would make her easy to identify: she walked with a noticeable limp on her left side, had a scar above her lip, and her right pinky finger was curled inward. She also went by the names Lena or Lana, which may have caused some confusion in tracking information over the years.

Decades have passed since Lina Ham was last seen, and her case has grown cold, though it remains an open investigation. Over the years, her family has made public appeals for information, hoping to generate new leads that might finally bring them answers. Despite their efforts, her whereabouts remain unknown, and no confirmed sightings of her have ever been reported. The profound uncertainty surrounding what happened to Lina has left her family in a state of prolonged distress. The case of Lina Ham is a somber reminder of a life interrupted, a family left waiting, and a mystery that endures more than thirty years later.

Last Seen: Feb 18, 1992

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6931
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6931 • Found Oct 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5559
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP5559 • Found Nov 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 93%182 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7728
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7728 • Found Apr 24, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 95%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 28%96 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6164
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6164 • Found Mar 15, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP103397
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP103397 • Found Apr 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP67856
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP67856 • Found Sep 7, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7951
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP7951 • Found Mar 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 76%195 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP104918
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP104918 • Found Jun 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 84%189 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP11246
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP11246 • Found Apr 22, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5757
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5757 • Found Jan 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 84%Est. 35–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 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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