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Sparky Wilson, a 13-year-old girl, was last seen on April 18, 1990, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as 5'9" tall, weighing approximately 104 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The details surrounding her last moments are scarce, and there has been little information released to the public about the circumstances of her disappearance.

Efforts to locate Sparky have been ongoing since 1990, but no significant leads have emerged. Her cas ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 18, 1990

Victim Details

Jul 13, 2012

Mar 31, 2020

Sparky

Wilson

48

13

59 inches

104 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the spring of 1990, a young girl named Sparky Wilson vanished from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a case that has been shrouded in mystery for decades. On April 18, 1990, the 13-year-old African American teenager was seen for the last time. At the time of her disappearance, Sparky was described as being 4'11" tall and weighing 104 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, it is believed she was wearing a white jacket. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are alarmingly scarce, with few details available to the public or investigators to piece together the events of that day. The lack of information in Sparky Wilson's case is a significant and heart-wrenching aspect of the story. Over the years, there has been very little media coverage or public discussion about her disappearance, which has made it difficult to generate new leads or keep her story in the public consciousness. This absence of information is a source of great frustration for those who seek answers and justice for Sparky. It is a stark reminder of how some cases, for various reasons, do not receive the same level of attention as others, leaving families in a painful state of limbo. The investigation into Sparky Wilson's disappearance has been hampered by the limited information available from the outset. While some sources list her as missing from Pittsburgh, others mention the nearby area of Kilbuck. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unsolved. The few available details paint a sparse but troubling picture of a young girl who disappeared without a trace. The overview of this case is one of enduring uncertainty; a 13-year-old girl vanished, and with so little information to go on, the path to finding answers has been incredibly challenging for law enforcement and her loved ones.

Apr 18, 1990

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

Allegheny County

15219

No

28244

Pittsburgh Police Department

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

Allegheny County

15233

1203 Western Avenue, Pennsylvania

4123237800

Local

Law Enforcement

90-88027

Pittsburgh Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

05/26/2026


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