The person at the center of this case
Sharmeil Nashia Burris
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: Sharmeil Nashia Burris
Justice for Sharmeil Nashia Burris — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who had contact with Sharmeil on August 18, 1995, and what were the specific circumstances of that last contact?
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location
Lead #2What specific location in Los Angeles was she last seen, and were there any regular places she frequented?
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clue
Lead #3What investigative leads or tips have been received over the past 30 years, and why has the case remained unsolved?
Sharmeil Nashia Burris, a 21-year-old Black female, was last seen in the Los Angeles area on August 18, 1995, and has been missing for nearly three decades. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with limited details about where she was last contacted or what may have happened to her. Her case remains open with the Los Angeles Police Department, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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NamUs case MP78970. Missing person: Sharmeil Nashia Burris.
Last known contact: 1995-08-18 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Sharmeil Burris was last seen in the Los Angeles area in 1995.
Demographics: 21 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 165 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 950330110 | 1995-08-25.
Timeline of Events
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1995-08-18
Last Known Contact
Sharmeil Nashia Burris was last seen in the Los Angeles area on August 18, 1995.
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1995-08-25
Case Reported
Case was reported to Los Angeles Police Department Adult Missing Persons Unit on August 25, 1995.
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Case Information
Incident:August 18, 1995
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 18, 1995
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous