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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33365) and 7 other sources
In the summer of 1983, a 33-year-old woman named Dila Palushaj vanished from her home in the Bronx, New York. On July 28th, she was last seen in the vicinity of Paulding Avenue. Dila, a woman of Caucasian descent with brown hair and hazel eyes, stood between 5'4' and 5'6' and weighed around 130 pounds. She had a small birthmark on the right side of her face and may have also used the first name Diana. Her sudden disappearance left her loved ones with a profound sense of loss and a multitude of unanswered questions.

The circumstances surrounding Dila's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, as very few details about her case have been made public. It is known that she left her residence in the early morning, around 3:00 a.m., and was never heard from again. Whether she left on foot or in a vehicle is unknown, and information about what she was wearing or her state of mind at the time has not been released. The lack of specific details has made it incredibly difficult for investigators and her family to piece together the events of that day. There has been speculation that she may have had family in Michigan, but this has not been definitively confirmed.

In the years following her disappearance, Dila's family has continued to search for answers. The New York City Police Department is the investigating agency on her case. In an effort to generate leads, her family placed advertisements in local newspapers and, in 1987, offered a substantial reward for information. Despite these efforts, no significant developments have emerged. The case remains an active missing person investigation, a poignant reminder of a life interrupted and the enduring pain of not knowing. The lack of closure has been a heavy burden for her loved ones to bear, as they continue to hope for a resolution to her long and perplexing disappearance.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 1983

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.

82%Moderate
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 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6124
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6124 • Found May 8, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Hackensack, New Jersey
UP1617 • Found Jul 19, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6953
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6953 • Found Jul 7, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 97%115 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1454
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey
UP1454 • Found Feb 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–34 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 73%166 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
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 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5639
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York
UP5639 • Found Nov 6, 2005
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Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7801
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP7801 • Found May 5, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 66%95 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7897
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7897 • Found Oct 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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