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Kerry Leigh Paciorek Baum, also known by nicknames "Sunshine" and "Smedgit," was last seen on March 31, 2009, in Warren, Michigan. She was 46 years old at the time of her disappearance. Her daughter reported her missing in July 2009. Kerry is described as a white female with blonde hair (dyed), blue eyes, and a height of 5 feet weighing around 140 pounds. She has a scar on her left arm and several tattoos, including a heart with the initials "WB" on her left breast, and tattoos on her right hand ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 31, 2009

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Victim Details

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

Kerry

Baum

46

White / Caucasian

Female

In the city of Warren, Michigan, a mother named Kerry Leigh Baum vanished, leaving behind a life and a family who loved her. On March 31, 2009, 46-year-old Kerry was seen for the last time. It wasn't until several months later, in July of 2009, that her daughter officially reported her as a missing person, amplifying the concern and mystery surrounding her disappearance. Known affectionately by her nicknames "Sunshine" and "Smedgit," Kerry was a woman with distinctive features, including a scar on her left arm and several tattoos. Among them was a heart with the initials "WB" on her left breast, along with others on her right hand, arm, and neck. The circumstances leading up to and following Kerry's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to the public or investigators. Despite the passage of time, the Warren Police Department has kept her case open, hoping for a breakthrough that might shed light on what happened to her. The lack of information has been a significant obstacle in the investigation, leaving both law enforcement and her family with more questions than answers. The case has been documented by various missing persons organizations in the hope of generating new leads. Over a decade has passed since Kerry Leigh Baum was last heard from, and her case remains an unsolved mystery. Her family has endured years of not knowing her fate, a painful and unending period of ambiguity. The investigation into her disappearance is ongoing, and authorities continue to ask for the public's help. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kerry Leigh Baum or the circumstances of her disappearance is urged to contact the Warren Police Department. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind heartbroken families and communities searching for closure.

Mar 31, 2009

Warren

Michigan

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05/30/2026