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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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person
Lead #1

What were April's plans or activities on September 3, 1999, and did she mention going anywhere?

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witness
Lead #2

Who were the last family members to see her, and did they notice anything unusual about her behavior or appearance?

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clue
Lead #3

Why was she wearing distinctive Mickey Mouse-themed jewelry—was this a regular habit or significant to her interests?

April Lynne Snell, a 23-year-old Black female, was last seen by family on September 3, 1999, in Salisbury, Maryland. She disappeared without explanation, leaving behind distinctive personal items including Mickey Mouse-themed jewelry and accessories. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open and investigators continue seeking information about her whereabouts.

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

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More leads to consider

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evidence
Lead #4

Have the white Reebok tennis shoes, blue jean shorts, and specific jewelry items been recovered or reported sighted?

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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 Known Contact

April Lynne Snell was last seen by family members in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland.

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Case Information

Incident:September 3, 1999
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 3, 1999
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 4105483165
You can remain anonymous