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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142203) and 6 other sources
Thelma Denise Merchant-bagudu, a 51-year-old woman, was last seen on December 19, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her last known location was in the 500 block of Maude Avenue in the Brooklyn Park area. Concern for her well-being grew after her family's last phone contact with her on December 29, 2024. At the time of her disappearance, Thelma was described as a Black / African American female, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is handling the investigation into her disappearance. Details surrounding the circumstances of her going missing are limited in publicly available information. The case is documented under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the case number MP142203. Law enforcement has been urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.

The lack of significant leads has made the search for Thelma challenging for both her family and investigators. Community involvement and the sharing of any relevant information are considered crucial in hopes of determining her whereabouts. The case remains open, and efforts to locate her are ongoing. The overview of this case is a sudden disappearance with limited public information, creating a difficult situation for her loved ones and the authorities working to find her.

Last Seen: Dec 19, 2024

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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
UP153304 • Found Aug 15, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP163626 • Found Apr 13, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP134864
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP134864 • Found Dec 7, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 84%Est. 55–80 vs 52
Race 100%Black
Location 60%176 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 145 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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