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Sharaun Cole Missing Person Case

Last seen in New York, New York on Feb 25, 1983

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Sep 11, 2023

Sharaun

Cole

55

12

66 inches

110 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Feb 25, 1983

New York

New York

New York County

10032

26489

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

KNMP02618

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5960) and 7 other sources
Sharaun Taree Cole, 12 years old, disappeared on February 25, 1983, from her neighborhood in Manhattan, New York. She was last seen around 5:30 p.m., playing near her family’s residence on Edgecomb Avenue. Sharaun had gone to a nearby park but never returned home. Despite extensive searches, she has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of her disappearance, Sharaun was described as being between 5'6" and 5'7", weighing around 110 to 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a beige wool jacket, a gold sweater, blue jeans, and blue-and-white sneakers. There were no signs of trouble at home, and her mother reported that Sharaun had no reason to run away.

Investigators have few clues about what may have happened, and her case remains unsolved. Age-progression images have been created to estimate her current appearance. Law enforcement continues to seek information about her whereabouts and encourages anyone with knowledge about the case to come forward.
Last Seen: Feb 25, 1983

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  • Sharaun Cole | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP5960
  • Sharaun Taree Cole - The Charley Project
  • Sharaun Taree Cole was 12 years old... - Missing Black People
  • Sharaun Cole - Whereabouts Still Unknown - WordPress.com
  • 86DFNY - Sharaun Taree Cole - Doe Network
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP85603
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP85603 • Found Apr 2, 1986
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 78%Est. 17–40 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%125 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6938
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York
    UP6938 • Found Feb 5, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–19 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8338
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York
    UP8338 • Found Apr 19, 1992
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 5%163 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7343
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP7343 • Found Oct 5, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 38%150 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
    UP1640 • Found Apr 25, 2000
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 24–44 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%12 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6939
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York
    UP6939 • Found Jan 24, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 53%144 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7837
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP7837 • Found Nov 25, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%90 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7912
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP7912 • Found May 7, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6322
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6322 • Found Oct 14, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 38%150 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6857
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6857 • Found Apr 8, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 59%142 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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