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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5599) and 7 other sources
Leanne Hausberg, a 14-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York, was last seen on March 18, 1999. On the day of her disappearance, Leanne left her home in the Bath Beach neighborhood, reportedly planning to meet friends, but she never returned. When she failed to come back or make contact with her family, her disappearance raised immediate alarm. Leanne was a responsible teenager, and her sudden vanishing left her family devastated and anxious for answers.

Local authorities launched a large-scale search, interviewing her family, friends, and neighbors to gather information about her last known movements. The search extended throughout Brooklyn, but despite extensive efforts, no substantial leads or evidence were uncovered. Investigators looked into various theories, including potential foul play or voluntary disappearance, but none provided a clear explanation for Leanne’s sudden disappearance. The lack of witnesses or significant clues made the investigation especially challenging.

As time passed without any breakthroughs, Leanne’s family made public appeals for information, distributing flyers and speaking to the media to keep her case in the public eye. Despite their determined efforts, Leanne’s case gradually grew cold, leaving her family with no closure. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved, and her family continues to search for answers. The investigation remains open, with authorities still seeking any information that could help resolve the mystery and bring peace to Leanne’s loved ones.

Last Seen: Mar 18, 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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP2801
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP2801 • Found Jul 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 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 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6054
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6054 • Found Jun 17, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 68%Est. 18–35 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 90%100 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP107089
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP107089 • Found Aug 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 32%202 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
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 52%Est. 24–34 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 96%166 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9105
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9105 • Found Jul 17, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 14 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 58%Est. 40–60 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland - unidentified case UP1856
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland
UP1856 • Found Jul 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–23 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%168 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — East Orange, New Jersey
UP1621 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 94%Est. 17 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen

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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