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Jennifer Gordon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Watertown, New York on Sep 10, 1997

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Victim Details

Jul 12, 2010

Sep 5, 2023

Jennifer

Gordon

58

29

62 inches

64 inches

120 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 10, 1997

Watertown

New York

Jefferson County

8800

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Watertown

New York

Jefferson County

13601

753 Waterman Drive, New York

3157881441

County

Law Enforcement

https://co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/SheriffsOffice

19465-97

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7689) and 8 other sources
Jennifer Jean Gordon, 29, was last seen in Watertown, New York, on September 10, 1997. A week before her disappearance, she had been discharged from a community psychiatric facility. Jennifer had a history of mental health issues, including schizophrenia, and struggled with substance abuse. At the time of her disappearance, she was not taking her prescribed medication. Despite a history of running away, Jennifer typically maintained regular contact with her family, calling home every few weeks. However, after September 10, she stopped communicating, which was unusual for her.

Jennifer led a transient lifestyle, having previously lived in the Carolinas and Florida. She had been in conflict with her mother over the custody of her three-year-old son, a situation that may have contributed to the emotional stress she was under. Her mother ultimately adopted her son. Despite exhaustive efforts, no substantial clues have emerged in the years since her disappearance, leaving her case unsolved and leaving her family still searching for answers.

Jennifer's case remains open, and authorities continue to investigate, hoping for new leads.
Last Seen: Sep 10, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Case of missing Glen Park woman, last seen in 1997, revisited
  • Jennifer Jean Gordon - The Charley Project
  • Editorial: A cold case to solve, the Jennifer Gordon disappearance
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP7689
  • 1984DFNY - Jennifer Jean Gordon - Doe Network
  • MISSING WOMAN'S 1997 CASE PUT ONLINE - Doe Network
  • Missing Adults - Missing Person: Jennifer Jean Gordon... | Facebook
  • JENNIFER GORDON: Missing from Watertown, NY - 10 September ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6124
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP6124 • Found May 8, 1999
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 50%245 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 120–140 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.

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