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April Lynne Snell

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April Lynne Snell

Case
#1524
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
Salisbury Police Department
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 1999

Missing Person: April Lynne Snell

Justice for April Lynne Snell — the trail went cold in 1999, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What is the significance of the distinctive Mickey Mouse-themed jewelry (earrings, bracelet, ring, necklace) she was wearing? Could this help identify her if spotted?

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witness
Lead #2

Who were the family members who last saw April, and what were the exact circumstances and location of that final sighting?

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timeline
Lead #3

What happened in the hours and days immediately following September 3, 1999? Were there any reported sightings or contacts after that date?

April Lynne Snell, a 23-year-old Black female, disappeared in Salisbury, Maryland on September 3, 1999, after last being seen by family members. She was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jean shorts, and white Reebok shoes, and was notably wearing distinctive Mickey Mouse-themed jewelry including earrings, a bracelet, a ring, and a necklace. Despite over two decades passing, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek any information that could help locate her or determine what happened.

Case
#1524
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
Salisbury Police Department

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

The specific clothing description (white t-shirt, blue jean shorts, white Reebok shoes) combined with the Mickey Mouse jewelry could be distinctive—have these items ever been recovered?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP123532. Missing person: April Lynne Snell.

Last known contact: 1999-09-03 in Salisbury, Wicomico, MD. Circumstances: April Lynne Snell was last seen by family in 1999.

Demographics: 23 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White Tshirt; Clothing: Blue jean shorts; Footwear: White Reebok tennis shoes.; Jewelry: Diamond ring; Jewelry: Garnet stone ring surrounded by little diamonds.; Jewelry: Metal necklace with a Mickey Mouse insignia/symbol.; Jewelry: Mickey Mouse earrings.; Jewelry: Mickey Mouse bracelet.; Jewelry: Mickey Mouse ring.. Investigating agency: Salisbury Police Department | 199900023134 | 1999-09-03.

Timeline of Events

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1999-09-03

Last Seen by Family

April Lynne Snell was last seen by family members in Salisbury, Maryland on September 3, 1999. She was 23 years old at the time.

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Case Information

Incident:September 3, 1999
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 3, 1999
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4105483165
You can remain anonymous