The person at the center of this case
Aminta Lynn Cook
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Aminta Lynn Cook
Justice for Aminta Lynn Cook — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What is the make, model, year, and license plate of the large Mercedes she entered? Can it be traced?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the unidentified witness who reported seeing Aminta get into the vehicle? What additional details do they remember?
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location
Lead #3Where in New York was the vehicle reportedly heading? Was there a specific destination or contact there?
Aminta Lynn Cook, a 27-year-old woman, disappeared on May 1, 2001, after being seen getting into a large Mercedes in Southeast Washington, DC. A witness reported the vehicle was reportedly heading toward New York, but the exact destination and circumstances remain unknown. Despite over two decades passing, her whereabouts and what happened to her have never been determined, making this case a priority for anyone with information to come forward.
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#3679
DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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suspect
Lead #4Who owned or was driving the Mercedes? Have they been identified and interviewed?
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contact
Lead #5Did Aminta have any known connections or associates in New York that might explain the destination?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP21630. Missing person: Aminta Lynn Cook.
Last known contact: 2001-05-01 in Washington, District of Columbia, DC. Circumstances: Last seen in SE Washington DC.
Unidentified witness indicated that she was seen to get into vehicle (large Mercedes) and reportedly driving to New York (unknown where). Demographics: 27 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit | NOT PROVIDED.
Timeline of Events
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2001-05-01
Last Known Contact
Aminta Lynn Cook was last seen in Southeast Washington, DC. She was observed getting into a large Mercedes vehicle that was reportedly driving toward New York.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2001
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2001
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2025766768
You can remain anonymous