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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11480) and 9 other sources
In the small town of Marmaduke, Arkansas, a family was forever changed on December 6, 1997, when 34-year-old Lavonne Jo Miller, a female with brown hair and brown eyes, vanished without a trace. The last person to reportedly see her was her husband, who told authorities that Lavonne had returned to their home after visiting a friend. He stated that he had fallen asleep on the couch and when he awoke, his wife was gone. At the time of her disappearance, Lavonne was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a distinctive wedding ring shaped like a flower with a small diamond. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, leaving her loved ones with unanswered questions.

The days following Lavonne's disappearance only deepened the mystery. Her husband reported that a few days after she went missing, someone had entered their home and taken some clothing and money. This detail added a layer of complexity to the investigation, which was opened by the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, very few details about Lavonne's disappearance have been made public over the years. She left behind two children, and the passage of time has not brought any definitive answers about what happened to her.

The case of Lavonne Miller is a haunting one, marked by a scarcity of information and the painful reality of a family left in limbo. Her husband, the last person to have reportedly seen her, passed away in 2011, and it has been noted that Lavonne was not mentioned in his obituary. Her case remains unsolved, a cold case that continues to plead for any information that might shed light on her whereabouts. The Greene County Sheriff's Office still holds the case file, a testament to a life interrupted and a mystery that endures. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and perplexing disappearance, with limited evidence and few leads, leaving a lasting impact on her family and community.

Last Seen: Dec 6, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP8612 • Found Oct 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Illinois
UP15441 • Found Mar 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Chattanooga, Tennessee
UP8191 • Found Mar 29, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 45%296 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 130 lb
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.