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Sharon Gaskin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 27, 1998

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Victim Details

Jun 20, 2011

Feb 9, 2023

Sharon

Gaskin

48

20

67 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Female

May 27, 1998

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Broward County

Unknown

10345

Broward County Sheriff's Office

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Broward County

33312

Christopher Blankenship

Deputy Sheriff; missing person's unit

2601 W Broward Blvd, Florida

9543214735

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sheriff.org/Pages/Home.aspx

LL98-05-02928

Broward County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11314) and 2 other sources
Sharon Gaskin, a 20-year-old woman, was last seen on May 27, 1998, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At the time of her disappearance, Sharon was described as being 5'7" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She also had a distinctive tattoo of the name "Brandon" on her ankle. Little is known about the circumstances of her disappearance, and no major updates have emerged since she went missing.

Authorities have worked with her family, notably her father, to gather more information, but there remains an ongoing request for dental and DNA records to aid in the investigation. Sharon's case has been listed with both the NamUs database and the Broward Sheriff's Office, but despite efforts, her whereabouts remain unknown. Investigators are continuing to seek tips and information from the public that might help resolve this cold case.
Last Seen: May 27, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP11314 - Office of Justice Programs
  • 3215DFFL - Sharon Gaskin - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP7761
    Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida
    UP7761 • Found Dec 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP7769 • Found May 13, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 71%121 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Riviera Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1042
    Jane Doe — Riviera Beach, Florida
    UP1042 • Found Jan 7, 2003
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 90%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 75%124 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Hillsboro Beach, Florida
    UP13348 • Found Aug 25, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 86%Est. 38–52 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 90%184 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP7770 • Found May 13, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP7772 • Found May 13, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1088 • Found Feb 20, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP13109 • Found Feb 6, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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