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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9392) and 11 other sources
Melanie Quadros, a 27-year-old woman from Lowell, Massachusetts, was last seen on January 18, 2010. She disappeared while walking her small brown Pomeranian, Rusty, near Bridge Street. Melanie had plans to meet someone that day but never returned. Both she and her dog were never seen again. Her mother reported her missing a week later.

At the time of her disappearance, Melanie struggled with addiction and had a criminal record, including a warrant for her arrest related to car theft. While initial suspicions pointed toward her potentially leaving voluntarily, her mother strongly believed Melanie met with foul play, as it was out of character for her to stop communicating with family despite her struggles.

Despite her personal challenges, Melanie was described as having close ties with her family and friends. Her case remains unsolved, with few significant leads, leaving her family still searching for answers after all these years. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lowell Police Department.

Last Seen: Feb 21, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Fitchburg, Massachusetts
UP13953 • Found May 1, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 25–53 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
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.