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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12268) and 3 other sources
In the summer of 1985, a 32-year-old woman named Rosa Roberta Westbrook vanished from Buffalo, New York, leaving behind a life and a family who have now spent decades searching for answers. Rosa, who was also known by the nickname 'Jenny Ray', was last seen on August 12, 1985. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Black/African American female, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing between 155 and 160 pounds. She had brown hair that was collar length and sometimes described as red or auburn, and brown eyes. Rosa's ears were pierced, and she had distinctive scars on her left arm and abdomen, as well as an orthopedic nail. When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a black sweater, a red skirt, and a gold necklace.

The circumstances surrounding Rosa's disappearance remain unsettlingly vague. The official report was filed by her ex-husband, who stated that he was the last person to have contact with her. Beyond this initial report, details about what might have led to her vanishing are scarce in public records. The case was officially created in the NamUs database on September 9, 2011, many years after she was last seen, highlighting the long and arduous journey her family has faced in seeking assistance and answers. The Buffalo Police Department is the investigating agency, holding case number 85-213841.

Decades have passed since Rosa Westbrook was last seen, and her case has grown cold, yet the search for her continues. Her disappearance is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a void of information and a lifetime of questions for their loved ones. The lack of significant developments or leads over the years has compounded the family's grief and uncertainty. The overview of Rosa's case is one of enduring mystery; a woman who disappeared from a major American city with few clues left behind as to her fate. Despite the passage of time, the hope for resolution, for a piece of information that might finally shed light on what happened to Rosa Roberta Westbrook, persists.

Last Seen: Aug 12, 1985

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP4781
Jane Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
UP4781 • Found Oct 18, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 60%173 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 74%119 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
UP7277 • Found Jul 23, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 32
Race 100%Black
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8338
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP8338 • Found Apr 19, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 45%301 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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