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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27571) and 5 other sources
Shonna Dannette Wesley, a 16-year-old from Dallas, Texas, was last seen on May 29, 1981. On that same day, her two-year-old daughter was found abandoned at a South Oak Cliff apartment complex, wearing only a t-shirt and diaper. The child was not immediately identified and spent about a week in foster care until Shonna's mother came forward to claim her.

Shonna had reportedly planned to meet her boyfriend that day, but after her disappearance, he contacted her family, stating that she was missing along with several of her daughter's clothes. Shonna’s mother filed a missing persons report on June 2, 1981, but has always believed that Shonna would not have left willingly or abandoned her daughter.

Over four decades later, Shonna's case remains unsolved, and her family still seeks answers. Shonna was described as 5'5", 130 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and a scar on her head. Despite limited leads, the Dallas Police Department continues to investigate, hoping for any new information that could shed light on her disappearance.

This case continues to draw attention as one of the unsolved missing persons cases from the Dallas area.

Last Seen: May 29, 1981

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14787 • Found Feb 29, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–21 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP3730
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP3730 • Found Jun 6, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 54%90 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP4074 • Found May 21, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 76%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 95%114 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Euless, Texas
UP56493 • Found Apr 14, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 91%Est. 38–52 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 83%106 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4065
Jane Doe — Texas
UP4065 • Found Jul 19, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 78%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"
Weight 62%94 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP9394
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP9394 • Found Jul 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 75%Est. 50–60 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 54%170 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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