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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP647) and 6 other sources
Shelayah Gonzalez, a 21-year-old woman, was last seen on July 16, 2005, at around 4:00 p.m. at her residence in Brooklyn, New York. Shelayah, who had a medical condition, disappeared under mysterious circumstances and has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black shirt, a blue denim miniskirt, and black flip-flops, and carried a small black handbag. She also had distinctive features, including a tattoo on her upper left thigh and slightly crooked teeth.

Shelayah’s disappearance occurred shortly after the tragic loss of her two-year-old son, adding another layer of emotional difficulty to her case. Her vehicle or personal belongings were not reported missing, and few details have surfaced about what may have led to her vanishing. Despite efforts by law enforcement and her family, Shelayah's whereabouts remain unknown, and her case is considered a cold case, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public.

If you have any information regarding Shelayah’s disappearance, authorities urge you to contact the New York Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.

Last Seen: Jul 16, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Bayonne, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1409
Jane Doe — Bayonne, New Jersey
UP1409 • Found Oct 18, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 16–20 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 118 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP1885
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP1885 • Found Mar 31, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York - unidentified case UP85798
Jane Doe — Forest Hills, New York
UP85798 • Found Sep 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 81%Est. 40–65 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 98%131 lb vs 118 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP83746
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP83746 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 118 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP11246
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP11246 • Found Apr 22, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 83%140 lb vs 118 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP142450
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP142450 • Found Apr 5, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 52%155 lb vs 118 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP17575
Jane Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP17575 • Found Mar 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 95%133 lb vs 118 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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