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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1876) and 9 other sources
On July 6, 1999, 33-year-old Edna Mae Bland was last seen at her residence in the 1500 block of Hollins Street in Baltimore, Maryland. On the day she vanished, she was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. Bland is an African American woman with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being between 4'9" and 5'0" tall and weighing between 98 and 130 pounds. A notable distinguishing feature is a tattoo of the name "Lugie" on her left thigh. Since the day she was last seen at her home, there has been no contact with her, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear.

The investigation into Edna Bland's disappearance is being handled by the Baltimore Police Department. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, and she is still listed as a missing person. DNA from her daughter and mother has been made available to assist in the identification process should any unidentified remains be found. The case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national database for missing persons cases. Law enforcement and her loved ones are still seeking answers to what happened to Edna Bland.

The scarcity of information in Edna Bland's case has made it particularly challenging to resolve. She was last seen at her home, and from that point, the trail goes cold. There have been no significant leads or developments publicly released that would shed light on her whereabouts or what might have transpired on that July day in 1999. The case is an overview of a life interrupted, a family left with unanswered questions, and a community with a missing member. The lack of details has not diminished the hope that one day, information will surface that will bring closure to this long-standing mystery.

Last Seen: Jul 6, 1999

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2744 • Found Sep 9, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'9"–5'0"
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP11020
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP11020 • Found Jan 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Weight 90%147 lb vs 98–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6141
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6141 • Found Nov 5, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33
Race 100%Black
Location 61%169 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%4'9" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Weight 97%85 lb vs 98–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP1354 • Found Oct 13, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 4'9"–5'0"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Clinton, Maryland - unidentified case UP2657
Jane Doe — Clinton, Maryland
UP2657 • Found Mar 25, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 13–35 vs 33
Race 100%Black
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 98–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP135197 • Found Aug 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'1" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1482 • Found Oct 24, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 62%163 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 98–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP153304 • Found Aug 15, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Wilmington, Delaware - unidentified case UP6288
Jane Doe — Wilmington, Delaware
UP6288 • Found Jan 24, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 98–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5728
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5728 • Found Nov 17, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%171 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 4'9"–5'0"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 98–130 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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