The person at the center of this case
Cheryl Lynne Cunha
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Cheryl Lynne Cunha
Justice for Cheryl Lynne Cunha — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why was there a six-month delay between her last contact in August 2001 and the missing person report in February 2002?
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location
Lead #2Did Cheryl ever arrive in North Carolina as she had planned, or did she disappear before reaching her destination?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led family members to report her missing in February 2002 rather than earlier?
Cheryl Lynne Cunha, a 30-year-old woman, was last confirmed in contact in late August 2001 in Easton, Pennsylvania, with plans to travel to North Carolina for several days. She was not reported missing until February 2002, creating a significant gap in the investigation timeline. Despite over two decades passing, her whereabouts remain unknown and authorities continue to seek information about her disappearance.
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Lead #4Who were the last people to have direct contact with Cheryl before her disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP1610. Missing person: Cheryl Lynne Cunha.
Last known contact: 2001-08-28 in Easton, Northampton, PA. Circumstances: The last confirmed contact with Cunha occurred in late August 2001.
She was reported missing by family in February 2002. Information was developed that Cunha had intentions of traveling to North Carolina for several days.
Demographics: 30 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 4 ft 11 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: Cunha was using contact lenses when last seen.. Investigating agency: Easton Police Department | 20020207M0011 / 02-01807 | 2002-02-07.
Timeline of Events
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2001-08-28
Last Confirmed Contact
Cheryl Lynne Cunha was last confirmed in contact in late August 2001 in Easton, Pennsylvania. She had expressed intentions of traveling to North Carolina for several days.
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2002-02-07
Missing Person Report Filed
Cunha was reported missing by family members in February 2002, approximately six months after last confirmed contact.
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 2001
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 2001
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6107592200
You can remain anonymous