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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7501) and 9 other sources
Marlene Santana, just three days old, was abducted at gunpoint on October 21, 1985, in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother, Francisca Santana, had met the woman who kidnapped her at Brookdale Hospital, where Marlene was born. The abductor had admired the baby during visiting hours. When Francisca left the hospital with Marlene, the woman approached, threatening her with a gun, and demanded the child. They walked for several blocks before the woman took Marlene at a junkyard and fled in a white Chevrolet Malibu driven by an accomplice.

Marlene had a distinctive foot deformity, making her feet appear "C"-shaped. The abductor was described as a woman in her mid-20s, possibly Caucasian or Hispanic, with reddish blonde hair that may have been dyed or a wig. Despite investigations, neither Marlene nor her abductor have been found, and authorities speculate the kidnapper may have been a woman who wanted a child to raise. Marlene’s case remains unsolved, but her family, now living in the Dominican Republic, continues to hope for answers.
Last Seen: Oct 21, 1985

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.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6328
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6328 • Found Dec 7, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%1'8" vs 1'8"
Weight 91%6 lb vs 7 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1606 • Found May 10, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%1'6" vs 1'8"
Weight 100%7 lb vs 7 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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