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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70770)
In the autumn of 1992, a sense of unease settled over a family in Queens, New York, when 65-year-old Theresa Schroeder vanished without a trace. On September 28th of that year, the life of the gray-haired, gray-eyed woman took an unknown turn. She was last seen in the Glendale neighborhood, a community left with lingering questions after her disappearance. Theresa was described as being five feet two inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. Her sudden absence marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for those who knew and cared for her.

The day she went missing, Theresa Schroeder was reportedly dressed in a light green suit and was wearing black shoes, size 7. Beyond this specific detail about her attire, the public record offers very little insight into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. No information has been made widely available to explain what might have led to her vanishing. The official circumstances are simply listed as 'missing,' a single word that encompasses a world of unknown possibilities and leaves a void where a story should be. Her case is a quiet one, lacking the media attention that often accompanies such mysteries, leaving her loved ones to navigate their grief and search for answers in silence.

The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad was tasked with the investigation into Theresa's disappearance. For decades, her case has remained open, a file among many that represents a life interrupted and a family left waiting. The passage of time has not brought any public resolution or closure. The overview of this case is one of profound and unsettling ambiguity; a 65-year-old woman disappeared from her New York neighborhood, and with no further information released to the public, the reasons why and her ultimate fate remain an enduring, sorrowful mystery.

Last Seen: Sep 28, 1992

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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 — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8042
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP8042 • Found Jun 19, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7310
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP7310 • Found Dec 3, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP7319 • Found Jan 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 70%Blue vs Gray
78%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP79016
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP79016 • Found Mar 20, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 70%Blue vs Gray
78%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP73935
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP73935 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
77%Possible
Jane Doe — New York - unidentified case UP60275
Jane Doe — New York
UP60275 • Found Aug 20, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6020
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6020 • Found Jan 30, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
76%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP17517
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP17517 • Found Feb 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'2"
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP2800
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP2800 • Found Aug 6, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 50–99 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
75%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 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 79%127 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray

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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