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Leatha Mae Sharper
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Leatha Mae Sharper
Justice for Leatha Mae Sharper — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Leatha leave behind her cell phone and medical alert necklace, which she would normally have with her?
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Lead #2As a non-driver with dementia, how far could she have traveled on foot or via public transportation?
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Lead #3Did anyone see an 85-year-old Black female, 5'2", 165 lbs, with brown hair in the Philadelphia area around June 16, 2020?
Leatha Mae Sharper, an 85-year-old woman with dementia and a heart condition, went missing on June 16, 2020, in Philadelphia after leaving her cell phone and medical alert necklace at home. She does not drive and was last known to be in the Philadelphia area, making her vulnerable given her age and health conditions. The Philadelphia Police Department Southwest Detective Division continues to seek information about her whereabouts and any sightings.
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Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division
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NamUs case MP71084. Missing person: Leatha Mae Sharper.
Last known contact: 2020-06-16 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Leatha left her cell phone and alert necklace at home, she does not drive.
She also suffers with Dementia and a heart condition Demographics: 85 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Black.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division | 20-19-040703.
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2020-06-16
Last Known Contact
Leatha Mae Sharper was last known to be in Philadelphia, PA. She left her cell phone and medical alert necklace at home.
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Case Information
Incident:June 16, 2020
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 16, 2020
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863182
You can remain anonymous