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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9583) and 4 other sources
On a late winter morning in Brooklyn, New York, 52-year-old Patricia Keniry was seen for the last time. It was approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 12, 1999, in the vicinity of Avenue M, within the confines of the 70th Precinct, when she vanished. Patricia, a white female with black hair and hazel eyes, stood at 5 feet 2 inches and weighed around 115 pounds. On the day she went missing, she was dressed in a white fur hat, white mittens, yellow pants, and yellow socks, with black shoes on her feet and a brown watch on her wrist. She was also carrying a black vinyl pocketbook that held a black wallet and her house keys on a keychain.

The circumstances surrounding Patricia Keniry's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. After she was last seen on that March morning, she has never been heard from again. The lack of information has made it incredibly difficult for investigators and her loved ones to piece together what might have happened to her. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the investigating agency in her case, but without further leads or information, her case has grown cold over the years. There is no information to suggest she was involved in any high-risk activities or had any reason to disappear voluntarily.

The case of Patricia Keniry is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind unanswered questions and grieving families. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of witnesses and evidence, creating a frustrating and painful reality for those who knew her. The overview of this case highlights a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with a detailed description of her last known whereabouts and attire, yet a profound absence of any further information that could lead to a resolution.

Last Seen: Mar 12, 1999

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.

86%Strong
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6051
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP6051 • Found Jun 6, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 80%138 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2771
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2771 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 87%96 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6020
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6020 • Found Jan 30, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 90%132 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1480
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1480 • Found May 5, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
Weight 52%151 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6119
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP6119 • Found Mar 17, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 84%Est. 35–50 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 days after last seen
Height 68%4'11" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP70309
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP70309 • Found May 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 99%127 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 84%Est. 40–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 80%138 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP79882
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP79882 • Found Apr 18, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 52%4'10" vs 5'2"
Weight 96%101 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
Jane Doe — New York - unidentified case UP60275
Jane Doe — New York
UP60275 • Found Aug 20, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 35%158 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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