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Linda Marie Collins, a 40-year-old woman from Redford, Michigan, was last seen on January 1, 2009. She was reported missing after walking out of a group home in Redford and never returning. At the time of her disappearance, Linda was described as an African-American woman, standing 5'6" tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black wool coat with leather accents, blue jeans, and a brown sweater.

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Last Seen: Jan 01, 2009

Victim Details

Nov 10, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Linda

Collins

55

40

66 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the quiet community of Redford, Michigan, a 40-year-old woman named Linda Marie Collins vanished, leaving behind a life and a story that has since been marked by unanswered questions. On January 1, 2009, Linda was last seen, and the circumstances of her disappearance have left her loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty. A Black/African American female with black hair and brown eyes, Linda was of average height and build. Her case is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain that accompanies the unknown. The official report states that she walked out of a group home and did not return, a detail that adds a layer of vulnerability to her story. The lack of concrete leads and the passage of time have only deepened the mystery surrounding her case, leaving a community to wonder what became of Linda Marie Collins. The day Linda disappeared, she was wearing a black wool coat with black leather accents, blue jeans, and a brown sweater. This mundane detail, the last known outfit she wore, paints a poignant picture of an ordinary day that took an unforeseen and tragic turn. Her departure from the group home was not initially viewed with alarm, but as days turned into weeks, and weeks into years, the hope of her safe return began to fade, replaced by a growing sense of dread. The investigation into her disappearance, led by the Redford Township Police Department, has been met with a frustrating lack of progress. Despite their efforts, there have been no significant breakthroughs, no credible sightings, and no closure for a family left in limbo. The case of Linda Marie Collins is a chilling example of how a person can simply vanish without a trace. The official narrative is sparse, leaving much to speculation and the imagination of those who have followed her story. The fact that she walked away from a group home suggests a level of vulnerability, but without further information, it is impossible to know what she was thinking or what her intentions were. Was she seeking a new beginning, or did she fall victim to foul play? These are the questions that haunt her family and the investigators who have worked on her case. The absence of any new information has left her case in a state of suspension, a cold case that serves as a constant and painful reminder of a life interrupted. The overview of the case is one of a woman who, for reasons unknown, walked away from her life and has not been seen or heard from since, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her.

Jan 01, 2009

Redford

Michigan

Wayne County

48240

23646

Redford Township Police Department

Redford

Michigan

Wayne County

48239

Albert DiPrima

Captain

25833 Elsinore, Michigan

3133872551

Local

Law Enforcement

09-00043

Redford Township Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

06/06/2026


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