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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74813) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 1993, a young woman's life took an unforeseen turn, leaving her family and community with decades of unanswered questions. On July 27, 1993, 17-year-old Glendaliz Valentine was last seen in Manhattan, New York. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5'5' tall and weighing approximately 125 pounds, with both black hair and black eyes. A noticeable acne scar was listed as a distinguishing physical feature. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have remained largely unknown to the public, creating a void of information for those who have hoped for her return.

Decades have passed since Glendaliz Valentine was last seen, yet very few details about her case have been released to the public. Information regarding what she was wearing on the day she went missing, who she was with, or where she might have been headed has not been widely circulated. This lack of public information has made it incredibly difficult for her case to gain significant media attention over the years, which is often a vital component in keeping a missing person's story in the public consciousness and generating new leads. Her case is a painful reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind a legacy of questions and a family grappling with an unresolved loss.

Despite the passage of time, the investigation into Glendaliz Valentine's disappearance is still considered open. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the primary investigating agency, and her case is listed in national databases for missing persons. The lack of significant developments has left her case in a state of prolonged uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of quiet, persistent mystery, a story of a young woman who vanished from a bustling city, leaving a silence that her loved ones have endured for many years. The hope remains that one day, new information will surface, finally providing answers and a sense of closure.

Last Seen: Jul 27, 1993

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6805
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6805 • Found May 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7726
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7726 • Found Apr 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 74%Est. 20–40 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1454
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey
UP1454 • Found Feb 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–34 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 48%166 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP2801
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP2801 • Found Jul 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6054
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6054 • Found Jun 17, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 80%100 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7801
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP7801 • Found May 5, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 74%Est. 20–40 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 72%95 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP70309
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP70309 • Found May 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Hazel 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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