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Jennifer Atherton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wilmington, Delaware on Nov 5, 2012

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Victim Details

Aug 19, 2020

May 22, 2023

Jennifer

Atherton

44

30

65 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 5, 2012

Wilmington

Delaware

New Castle County

19801

No

90434

Pennsylvania State Police

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19131

Andrew Martin

Corporal

2201 Belmont Avenue, Pennsylvania

2154525216

State

Law Enforcement

PA2020-1152292

Pennsylvania State Police

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72798) and 11 other sources
Jennifer Dawn Atherton, a 30-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, was last seen on November 5, 2012, after leaving the Mary Mother of Hope Residence. Since that day, there has been no contact or sighting of her. Atherton's disappearance has left authorities and her loved ones with few clues, as she simply vanished without a trace from the residence.

There is limited public information regarding the circumstances leading to her disappearance, but she was described as being 5'5", weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair. Investigators continue to seek leads, though no significant breakthroughs have been reported. At the time of her disappearance, the residence where she lived provided support for women facing challenges such as homelessness or mental health issues. However, the exact details of her personal situation remain unclear.

The case remains unsolved, and her family continues to search for answers. Efforts to raise awareness about her disappearance are ongoing, with calls for anyone who may have information to come forward. Atherton's case is listed in NamUs and remains open, with investigators hoping for new leads that may provide closure.
Last Seen: Nov 5, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • JenniferAtherton left the Mary Mother of Hope House on Nov 5...
  • Jennifer Dawn Oden-Atherton Missing Since: November 5
  • Wilmington Disappearance of... - Murder Mystery Delaware | Facebook
  • Missing: Jennifer Dawn Oden-Atherton
  • Jennifer Dawn Oden-Atherton Missing Since: November 5, 2012 ...
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHub
  • 5000DFDE - Jennifer Dawn Atherton - Doe Network
  • DE - Jennifer Dawn Atherton, 30, Wilmington, 5 Nov 2012
  • Jennifer Dawn Oden-Atherton Missing Since: 11/5/1982 ...
  • Jennifer Dawn Atherton Missing Since: November 5, 2012 Location ...

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%117 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 74%Est. 40–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%102 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — West Deptford, New Jersey - unidentified case UP12141
    Jane Doe — West Deptford, New Jersey
    UP12141 • Found Jan 15, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 60%Est. 34–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 54%170 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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