
The person at the center of this case
Nicole Dawn Marranca
Justice for Nicole Dawn Marranca — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was there a 9-day gap between her last sighting on August 18 and the police report on August 27?
What is the significance of the red-colored wig she was possibly wearing?
Who was the last person to have contact with Nicole on August 18, 2017?
Nicole Dawn Marranca, a 27-year-old woman, was last seen on August 18, 2017, in Ithaca, New York. She was reported missing to the Ithaca Police Department shortly after, with few details about the circumstances of her disappearance. Nearly a decade later, her case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered her or knows what happened.
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What circumstances led to her disappearance—was there any indication of foul play or voluntary departure?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP39828. Missing person: Nicole Dawn Marranca.
Last known contact: 2017-08-18 in Ithaca, Tompkins, NY. Circumstances: Last seen on August 18th.
Demographics: 27 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 110 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Possibly wearing a red colored wig. Investigating agency: Ithaca Police Department | I17-15395 | 2017-08-27.
Nicole Dawn Marranca was last seen on August 18, 2017, in Ithaca, New York.
Ithaca Police Department opened investigation case I17-15395 on August 27, 2017.
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