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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22048) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2011, a 33-year-old woman named Gretchen Moselle Wachter vanished from Brooklyn, New York. The last point of contact anyone had with her was on October 1, 2011. At the time, she was a resident at the House of Hope, a facility for individuals experiencing homelessness. Her family's communication with her ceased after that October, leaving them without any further contact. The staff at the House of Hope also confirmed they had not seen her and were left holding letters from her family that she never came to collect.

Gretchen is described as a Caucasian female, standing between 5'3' and 5'4' tall and weighing approximately 130 to 135 pounds. She has brown hair, which she sometimes colored blonde, and brown eyes. Distinctive features include pierced ears, an egg-shaped birthmark on one of her hips, and a scar on her ankle about the size of a coin. She was also known to use the aliases Bea MacArthur and Davita 'Veda' Short.

The circumstances surrounding Gretchen Wachter's disappearance remain unclear, and very few details are available in her case. Since she was last heard from, there have been no significant leads or developments in the investigation into her whereabouts. The New York City Police Department's 83rd Precinct is handling the case, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward. Her case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families and communities searching for answers. The lack of information has made the search for Gretchen particularly challenging, and her case remains an active and unresolved missing person investigation.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2011

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

85%Strong
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%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP70309
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP70309 • Found May 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 79%Est. 45–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP17517
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP17517 • Found Feb 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP73935
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP73935 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 58%174 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 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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