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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP123532) and 3 other sources
April Lynne Snell, a 23-year-old mother, was last seen on September 3, 1999, in Salisbury, Maryland. According to reports, she was last in the company of her friend Catharyn Ruth Garner and two unidentified men. Shortly after her disappearance, Garner was found murdered in a wooded area off Athol Road in Quantico, Maryland. Despite thorough investigations, there have been no confirmed sightings of April since that day.

April's disappearance was particularly concerning to her family as she had young children, and it was highly unusual for her to leave them without any contact. The police believe that her absence was not voluntary, given her deep connection to her children. She was officially reported missing on October 5, 1999. Since then, her case has remained unsolved, and investigators continue to seek any information that could lead to answers about her fate.

Her friend’s murder has deepened the mystery, but no concrete links have been established between the two cases. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, hoping to bring closure to April's family and solve the case that has left many questions unanswered for over two decades.

Last Seen: Sep 3, 1999

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Petersburg, Virginia
UP788 • Found Jan 21, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 70%126 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Oxon Hill, Maryland - unidentified case UP1352
Jane Doe — Oxon Hill, Maryland
UP1352 • Found Oct 9, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–27 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%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 23
Race 100%Black
Location 81%79 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
UP5289 • Found Jul 18, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Morgantown, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP987
Jane Doe — Morgantown, Pennsylvania
UP987 • Found Aug 21, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 69%128 mi away
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120 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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