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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5697) and 11 other sources
In the early morning hours of July 12, 1993, a mother in Fort Wayne, Indiana, witnessed what would become the last known sighting of her 25-year-old daughter, Wanda Elaine Washington. At approximately 5:00 a.m. outside their home in the 2300 block of south Hanna Street, Wanda was seen getting into a late-model blue Chevrolet Camaro. Her mother, observing the scene, did not take note of the car's driver or its license plate, as nothing appeared to be out of the ordinary at the time. From that moment forward, Wanda Washington has not been seen or heard from again, leaving behind a case with very few details for investigators to follow.

At the time of her disappearance, Wanda was described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes. She stood at 5 feet tall and weighed approximately 125 pounds. Wanda had distinct physical features, including pierced ears and scars on her left earlobe and in the center of her forehead. When she was last seen, she was wearing a white shirt, black pants, and black shoes, and was carrying a black purse. The scant information available about the vehicle she entered and the unknown identity of its driver have been significant obstacles in the investigation into what happened to her.

The disappearance of Wanda Elaine Washington has remained an unresolved and troubling mystery for her family and the Fort Wayne community for decades. The case is classified as an endangered missing person case, reflecting the serious concerns for her safety and well-being. With very few leads to pursue, the circumstances surrounding her vanishing remain unclear. The lack of any communication from Wanda since that July morning in 1993 suggests a grim reality. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open with the Fort Wayne Police Department, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family left without answers.

Last Seen: Jul 12, 1993

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP12976
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP12976 • Found May 24, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 65%Est. 18–22 vs 25
Race 100%Black
Location 67%140 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana - unidentified case UP14829
Jane Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana
UP14829 • Found Sep 26, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 80%100 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP92235 • Found Dec 18, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 67%139 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP117200
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP117200 • Found Jun 9, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 68%137 mi away
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129017 • Found Jul 9, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–34 vs 25
Race 100%Black
Location 68%137 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'0"

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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