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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70298)
On a summer day in July of 2010, 53-year-old Patricia Ann Barksdale was last seen in Liberty, a town nestled in Sullivan County, New York. On that day, July 19th, she was comfortably dressed in sweatpants, a t-shirt, and flip-flops. Patricia is a Black / African American woman with very short black hair and brown eyes. At the time she went missing, she stood at five feet three inches tall and weighed approximately 300 pounds. Her disappearance left a void in the lives of those who know her, and the Liberty Village Police Department has been seeking answers ever since.

The circumstances surrounding Patricia's disappearance remain unclear, with limited information publicly available. The days and weeks following her last known sighting were filled with uncertainty as efforts to locate her began. Investigators were faced with the difficult task of piecing together the timeline of her last known movements and reaching out to the community for any information that could shed light on where she might be. Despite the passage of time, the hope of finding Patricia has not diminished, and her case remains an active investigation.

The lack of significant leads or new information has made this a challenging case for both law enforcement and Patricia's loved ones. The story of what happened to Patricia Barksdale is incomplete, a painful narrative with no resolution. The case is an ongoing reminder of the silent anguish that accompanies the disappearance of a loved one. The overview of this case is one of profound and sorrowful mystery; a woman vanished from her life, and the world is left with more questions than answers, holding onto hope for a breakthrough that will one day bring her home or provide closure.

Last Seen: Jul 19, 2010

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP15072
Jane Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP15072 • Found Aug 5, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Weight 81%241 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP67856
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP67856 • Found Sep 7, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
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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