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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2218) and 5 other sources
Cynthia Ribeiro Braga, a 32-year-old woman, was last seen on July 10, 2003, in Wheaton, Maryland. She lived in the 10700 block of Georgia Avenue and regularly maintained daily contact with her family in Brazil. The last known communication was a phone call to her father on the day of her disappearance. After that, no one heard from her again. Cynthia’s sister, who also lived in the Wheaton area, has not had any contact with her since then.

Foul play is suspected in Cynthia's disappearance. Her husband, Roberto Braga, was considered a person of interest in the case. In 2006, he was charged with assault in an unrelated incident where he allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a knife. Though he was never formally linked to Cynthia’s case, this raised further concerns about his involvement. Investigators believe there may be more to the story, but Cynthia’s case remains unsolved. Her family continues to seek answers as the years have passed without closure.
Last Seen: Jul 10, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9105
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9105 • Found Jul 17, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 55%200 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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