The person at the center of this case
April Lynne Snell
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 #1What 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 #2Who 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 #3What 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.
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Lead #4The 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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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