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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9584) and 5 other sources
In the autumn of 1990, a sense of unease settled over a Brooklyn neighborhood when 31-year-old Marie Musial vanished. On October 23, the white female with brown hair and blue eyes was last seen near the intersection of Driggs Avenue and Kingsland Avenue. Standing at 5'4' and weighing around 135 pounds, Marie was a familiar presence in her community. That day, however, marked a sudden and troubling end to her known whereabouts, leaving her family and friends in a state of profound uncertainty. Since that October day, there has been no contact from her, and her life after that moment remains a complete mystery.

The specifics of what Marie was doing on the day she disappeared, or what her plans might have been, are not widely known, which has made the investigation into her disappearance particularly challenging. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad took on her case, but the years have passed without any significant leads to her location or what might have happened to her. The lack of information regarding her clothing, personal belongings, or any potential reason for her to leave has created a void of information that has been difficult for investigators to overcome.

Decades have now passed since Marie Musial was last seen, and her case has grown cold. Her disappearance is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and enduring heartache for those who knew and loved them. The investigation by the New York Police Department remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family left waiting. The circumstances surrounding her vanishing in the vicinity of Driggs and Kingsland Avenues are still the final known details of her story, a brief and haunting snapshot before she disappeared from view.

Last Seen: Oct 23, 1990

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 UP6124
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6124 • Found May 8, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Hackensack, New Jersey
UP1617 • Found Jul 19, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 93%117 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 100%Est. 40–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8339
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP8339 • Found Jul 21, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 67%170 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1454
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey
UP1454 • Found Feb 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–34 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 74%166 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7726
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7726 • Found Apr 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7897
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7897 • Found Oct 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut - unidentified case UP8821
Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut
UP8821 • Found Oct 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP122455 • Found Mar 31, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%115–140 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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