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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8599) and 5 other sources
Jeanetta Lewis Lavalais, age 34, was last seen on the evening of July 5, 1997, in Hankamer, Texas. That night, her father dropped her off at an area known locally as "the cuts," a place where people gathered to socialize and drink. She was last seen walking down Speights Road around 10:00 p.m. and has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Jeanetta was living with her common-law husband and two grandchildren.

Jeanetta was described as being around 5'6" to 5'8" tall, weighing between 180 to 190 pounds, and having short black hair and brown eyes. She had multiple scars, including on her abdomen, ears, forearm, and wrist. On the day she vanished, she was wearing a red and white striped shirt, yellow shorts, and black flat shoes.

Her case remains unsolved, and foul play is suspected. Authorities continue to seek information that could provide clues to her whereabouts. Despite ongoing investigations, no significant leads have surfaced, and her family still hopes for answers. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement to assist in resolving this case.

Last Seen: Jul 5, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3198 • Found Jun 30, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP143053
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP143053 • Found May 1, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 18–32 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 61%128 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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