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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13906) and 6 other sources
Mary Jo Klen, a 40-year-old woman, was last seen on August 14, 2000, in Valparaiso, Indiana. At the time of her disappearance, Mary was described as a white female, 5'4" tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She may have gone by the nicknames Mary Jo or Mary Johanna. Despite thorough investigations, there is little information available about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and her case remains unsolved.

Mary's case has been featured in several missing persons databases, including NamUs and the Doe Network, but no significant leads have emerged since she was last seen. Her DNA is available in national databases, but efforts to locate her or uncover more information have not been successful. Local authorities, particularly the Porter County Sheriff's Department, continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help solve this mystery.

The details of Mary’s disappearance remain sparse, making her case one of the many unsolved missing persons cases in the region.

Last Seen: Aug 14, 2000

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP138168 • Found Apr 19, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 66%139 lb vs 110 lb
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129197
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129197 • Found Dec 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 0%238 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP12807 • Found Aug 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 25%155 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Illinois
UP8595 • Found Jul 12, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 46%147 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8283
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8283 • Found Sep 21, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 54%215 mi away
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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