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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9901) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2005, a family's life was forever altered. On the morning of August 12th, 34-year-old Wendy Robinson was at her family's apartment in the Howard Houses in Brownsville, Brooklyn. After receiving a phone call, she told her grandmother she was going to the store and would be right back. Wendy was last seen at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the vicinity of the 300 block of Mother Gaston Avenue. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a medium-sized beige shirt, white shorts, and white tennis shoes. She also wore a blonde or brown wig. Wendy has distinguishing burn scars on her left cheek and left shoulder. She has never been heard from again.

Wendy was a mother to two sons, who she adored. Her family describes her as a loving mother and grandmother to children she has never had the chance to meet. In the years since she vanished, her family has been left with a void and an agonizing search for answers. Her grandmother vividly remembers their last conversation, a simple exchange that has become a haunting memory. The lack of surveillance cameras in 2005 meant that when Wendy walked out of her apartment building, she seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving her family with no indication of which direction she went or if she got into a vehicle.

The New York City Police Department investigated Wendy's disappearance. Her then-boyfriend, with whom she was living at the time, was investigated and ultimately cleared of any involvement. Despite the active cold case, leads have been scarce over the years. The circumstances surrounding what happened that day remain a mystery, leaving her loved ones to grapple with the pain of not knowing. Her family continues to hold out hope that someone, somewhere, has information that could finally bring them the closure they so desperately seek. The case of Wendy Robinson is a somber reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing endure.

Last Seen: Aug 12, 2005

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP1885
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP1885 • Found Mar 31, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP103397
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP103397 • Found Apr 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP11246
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP11246 • Found Apr 22, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP134864
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP134864 • Found Dec 7, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 90%136 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP104918
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP104918 • Found Jun 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 84%189 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York - unidentified case UP85798
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York
UP85798 • Found Sep 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 84%131 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP17575
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP17575 • Found Mar 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 86%133 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP142450
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP142450 • Found Apr 5, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP101499
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP101499 • Found Mar 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP146604
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP146604 • Found Jun 4, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 78%126 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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