The person at the center of this case
Marilyn Lanier
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: Marilyn Lanier
Justice for Marilyn Lanier — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who saw Marilyn Lanier on the evening of March 30, 2003, in the Broad Street area and what were the circumstances?
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evidence
Lead #2What clothing or personal items belonging to Marilyn Lanier have been recovered or reported?
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contact
Lead #3Did Marilyn have any scheduled plans or appointments on March 30, 2003, and who was she planning to meet?
Marilyn Lanier, a 45-year-old woman, disappeared on March 30, 2003, at approximately 7pm from the 7000 block of Broad Street in Philadelphia. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt, blue jeans, and black coat with black boots. Despite the passage of time, investigators continue to seek information about her whereabouts and circumstances of her disappearance.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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location
Lead #4Why was Marilyn in the 7000 block of Broad Street that evening and was this a regular location for her?
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NamUs case MP19382. Missing person: Marilyn Lanier.
Last known contact: 2003-03-30 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Ms Lanier was last seen on March 30, 2003 at approximately 7pm in the 7000 block of Broad Street in Philadelphia.
Demographics: 45 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 110 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Yellow shirt, blue jeans, black coat.; Footwear: black boots.. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 03-23-15050 | 2003-03-30.
Timeline of Events
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2003-03-30
19:00Last Sighting
Marilyn Lanier was last seen at approximately 7pm in the 7000 block of Broad Street in Philadelphia, wearing a yellow shirt, blue jeans, black coat, and black boots.
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 2003 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 30, 2003 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
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