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Anne Manchester Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newark, Delaware on Jun 29, 1980

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Victim Details

Apr 23, 2010

Aug 1, 2024

Anne

Manchester

72

26

62 inches

63 inches

110 lbs

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 29, 1980

Newark

Delaware

New Castle County

No

3721

Newark Police Department

Newark

Delaware

New Castle County

19711

Frederick Nelson

Detective

220 South Main St., Delaware

3023667111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofnewarkde.us/index.aspx?nid=17

31-5057-80

Jul 9, 1980

Newark Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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The Disappearance of Anne Manchester

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6926) and 16 other sources
Anne Denise Victoria Manchester, a 26-year-old graduate student from Newark, Delaware, was last seen on June 29, 1980. Anne was living in the Villa Belmont Apartments while she pursued her master’s degree in business administration at the University of Delaware. On the morning of her disappearance, a male friend visited her, leaving around 12:30 p.m. Later that afternoon, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a female friend spoke to her over the phone. This was the last confirmed contact anyone had with Anne.

Anne never showed up for a scheduled test the following day, and when her parents visited her apartment on July 9, they found the door unlocked with her purse, money, cigarettes, and other belongings inside. There were no signs of a struggle, and it appeared as though she had left the apartment intending to return shortly. At the time of her disappearance, she was reportedly wearing a silver wedding band, a gold Timex watch, and possibly cut-off blue jeans. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no substantial leads were found, and foul play is suspected, though her case remains unsolved.

Anne's case garnered attention due to the mystery surrounding her sudden disappearance, especially since she was so close to completing her degree. Investigators have long suspected foul play, but no arrests have been made, and her body has never been found. The case remains open, and authorities continue to hope for new information that might shed light on what happened to Anne Manchester that day.
Last Seen: Jun 29, 1980

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Anne D. V. Manchester - The Charley Project
  • The June 1980 disappearance of University of Delaware student ...
  • Anne Manchester | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing: Anne Denise Victoria Manchester | by Unsolved In Delaware
  • Missing: Anne Denise Victoria Manchester - YouTube
  • The Disappearance of Anne Manchester - YouTube
  • Private Investigations for the Missing's post - Facebook
  • 2908DFDE - Anne Denise Victoria Manchester - Doe Network
  • Anne Manchester | Whereabouts Still Unknown - WordPress.com
  • Anne Denise Victoria Manchester... - CrimeBlogger1983's Blog
  • In 1980 Anne Manchester was only three days away from ... - Reddit
  • Anne DV Manchester Manchester, circa 1980 Missing Since 06/29 ...
  • DE - Anne Manchester, 26, Newark, 29 June 1980 | Websleuths
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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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP122455 • Found Mar 31, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%115–140 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP6955
    Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP6955 • Found Sep 6, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%104 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP2721
    Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP2721 • Found Jan 12, 2000
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 28%160 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Odessa, Delaware - unidentified case UP2212
    Jane Doe — Odessa, Delaware
    UP2212 • Found Nov 25, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Lacey Township, New Jersey
    UP100328 • Found Feb 6, 1981
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 18–25 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
    UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2771
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP2771 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 95%96 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6953
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6953 • Found Jul 7, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%128 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6124
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP6124 • Found May 8, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6326
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP6326 • Found Nov 9, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%121 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%105 lb vs 110–115 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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