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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6019) and 8 other sources
On the morning of October 10, 1991, a responsible 12-year-old girl named Tiffany Dixon began her day like any other school day in Brooklyn, New York. She left the home she shared with her aunt and younger brothers in the Bushwick neighborhood and took her eight-year-old brother to his elementary school in Carroll Gardens. After ensuring he was safely at the door, Tiffany started the familiar three-to-four-block walk to her own school, Junior High School 142. She was last seen near her school at approximately 8:00 a.m. but never made it to her seventh-grade classes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black sweater, a blue blouse, blue pants, and black sneakers.

Tiffany was known as a bright and studious child who was enrolled in a magnet program and dreamed of one day becoming a scientist. She was described as a responsible and attentive student who was protective of her two younger brothers. Tiffany and her brothers were in the legal custody of their maternal aunt, who had taken them in when Tiffany was six years old. Tragically, Tiffany's mother passed away from AIDS just two months after she vanished, and her father succumbed to the same illness a few months later. Her family does not believe she would have run away, emphasizing her dependable nature and close bond with her siblings.

The initial response to Tiffany's disappearance was delayed, as police did not issue a public bulletin until a week after she was reported missing, initially classifying her as a runaway. This delay meant that valuable time in the investigation was lost. In the years since she vanished, her case has remained unsolved, with few leads and little information to provide answers to her loved ones. The disappearance of a young girl on her way to school in a busy neighborhood has left a lasting impact, highlighting the vulnerability of children and the enduring pain of an unresolved loss. The case is an overview of a young life interrupted, a family left in limbo, and a community still searching for answers decades later.

Last Seen: Oct 10, 1991

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6805
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6805 • Found May 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 12 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6154
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6154 • Found Jan 4, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 79%Est. 20–35 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 0%180 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6816
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6816 • Found Jul 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 12 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 97%117 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
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 12 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 86%123 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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