The person at the center of this case
Cherie Nicole Barnes
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987
Missing Person: Cherie Nicole Barnes
Justice for Cherie Nicole Barnes — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of the mother's death and how does it relate to Cherie's disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Cherie or her mother during the days surrounding January 7, 1987?
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Lead #3What investigative leads or evidence exist regarding Cherie's whereabouts after January 7, 1987?
Cherie Nicole Barnes, a 2-year-old biracial girl, disappeared on January 7, 1987, in Saint Louis, Missouri, while in the care of her mother. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, particularly given that her mother was later found deceased. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to this young child.
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NamUs case MP5825. Missing person: Cherie Nicole Barnes.
Last known contact: 1987-01-07 in Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Circumstances: She was last known to be with her mother, who was eventually found deceased. She is Biracial and is considered to be Black and White.
Demographics: 2 years, Female, Multiple. Physical description: 4 ft 0 in, 80 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: St Louis Metropolitan Police Department | 94-060619.
Timeline of Events
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1987-01-07
Last Known Contact
Cherie Nicole Barnes was last known to be with her mother in Saint Louis, Missouri
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Case Information
Incident:January 7, 1987
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 7, 1987
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3142311212
You can remain anonymous