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Lutricia Steele Missing Person Case

Last seen in Schenectady, New York on May 1, 2008

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Victim Details

May 9, 2009

May 13, 2024

Lutricia

Steele

45

27

64 inches

66 inches

100 lbs

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 1, 2008

Schenectady

New York

Schenectady County

12303

20281

Schenectady Police Department

Schenectady

New York

Schenectady County

12305

531 Liberty St, New York

5183825200

Local

Law Enforcement

08-1121

May 1, 2008

Schenectady Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2010) and 9 other sources
Lutricia Steele, a 27-year-old mother of four, was last seen on May 1, 2008, leaving her home in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood of Schenectady, New York. She left around 2:00 p.m., telling her family she would return in two hours to pick up her children and attend a barbecue. She was seen running errands, including cashing a check and attending a doctor’s appointment, where she mentioned possibly being pregnant. However, Lutricia never returned home, and she has not been heard from since.

At the time of her disappearance, Lutricia did not have a car and was seen walking. She was dealing with several challenges in her life, including being on disability for a back injury and preparing to testify against the father of her youngest child in an upcoming trial. Despite these circumstances, it was considered uncharacteristic for her to leave without notifying anyone or abandon her children. Her prepaid cellphone, which disappeared with her, remained active for a short period after she went missing, although no calls were made from it.

Investigators continue to seek information about her case, which remains unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.
Last Seen: May 1, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Missing: Steele, Lutricia | New York State Police
  • News Release Lutricia... - Schenectady Police Department | Facebook
  • Cold Case: 15 years since the disappearance of Lutricia Steele
  • Schenectady Police Department - News Release Lutricia Steele ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP2010
  • Police still looking for missing woman Lutricia Steele - WNYT.com
  • The Missing Minutes E4 - Lutricia Steele - Patreon
  • Lutricia Steele - The Charley Project
  • Schenectady police renew call for help in Lutricia Steele's ...

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%137 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%117 lb vs 100–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
    UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 27
    Race 100%White
    Location 58%183 mi away
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 100–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

    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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