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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86120) and 5 other sources
In the autumn of 2001, a 45-year-old woman named Pearlie Mae Eackles-Wade made a trip to Chicago, Illinois, a visit from which she would never return. On November 21, 2001, Pearlie was last seen in the vicinity of 51st Street and Ashland Avenue. Reports indicate that the purpose of her visit was to see an ex-boyfriend. After that day, all communication from Pearlie ceased, creating a void of information and a cloud of concern for those who knew her. Her family and friends have not seen or heard from her since that November day.

At the time she went missing, Pearlie was described as an African-American woman with black hair and dark brown eyes. She stood at 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighed around 100 pounds. A simple, distinguishing feature noted by authorities was that both of her ears were pierced. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, yet no solid leads or answers about her whereabouts have emerged, leaving her loved ones in a perpetual state of uncertainty.

The disappearance of Pearlie Eackles-Wade has remained an open and unresolved case for over two decades. The narrative of her case is tragically simple and lacking in detail: she went to visit someone and then vanished without a trace. The lack of contact, witnesses, or any subsequent evidence has left investigators with very little to go on. The case is a painful reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind families grappling with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to their loved one. The Chicago Police Department continues to list her as a missing person, a silent file in a vast archive of unsolved cases, holding onto the hope that one day, new information will surface and bring closure to a mystery that has lingered for far too long.

Last Seen: Nov 21, 2001

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129277 • Found Jun 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'1"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP16054
Jane Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP16054 • Found Sep 13, 2016
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana - unidentified case UP14829
Jane Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana
UP14829 • Found Sep 26, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45
Race 100%Black
Location 63%161 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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