The person at the center of this case
Maria C Procopio
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 1999
Missing Person: Maria C Procopio
Justice for Maria C Procopio — 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 #1What was Maria doing at Newton Shopping Center that evening and who was she with?
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Lead #2Did anyone see Maria leave the shopping center or get into a vehicle?
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Lead #3She was wearing a distinctive mauve blouse with light-colored pants and a marquise diamond engagement ring—has anyone reported seeing someone matching this description?
Maria C Procopio, a 34-year-old woman, disappeared on September 24, 1999, near Newton Shopping Center in Philadelphia after being last seen around 7:00 PM. Nearly 27 years later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or resolution. Her case remains open with the Philadelphia Police Department, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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Philadelphia Police Department - South Detective Division
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Lead #4Why has there been no contact or sighting of Maria in over 25 years despite her being a known person in the community?
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NamUs case MP14759. Missing person: Maria C Procopio.
Last known contact: 1999-09-24 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Procopio was last seen near the Newton Shopping Center in the vicinity of Route 3 and Route 252 at approximately 19.00 Demographics: 34 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: MAUVE C0L0RED BL0USE WITH LIGHT C0L0RED PANTS; Jewelry: Wearing a 1 carat total weight, marquise diamond, engagement ring, with round and baguette stones..
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - South Detective Division | 94251 or 01-034343.
Timeline of Events
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1999-09-24
19:00Last Sighting
Maria C Procopio was last seen near Newton Shopping Center in the vicinity of Route 3 and Route 252 at approximately 7:00 PM
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Case Information
Incident:September 24, 1999 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 24, 1999 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863013
You can remain anonymous