MA MA - Helen Gomez, 34, Quincy, May 26, 2000

[victoriarobinson642]

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Missing Age - 34 Years
Current Age - 57 Years
Legal First Name - Helen
Legal Last Name - Gomez
Biological Sex - Female
Height - 5' 3" (63 Inches)
Weight - 105 - 115 lbs
Hair Color - Blond/Strawberry
Eye Color - Hazel
Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian
Date of Last Contact - May 26, 2000
Location - Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
Circumstances of Disappearance - Ms. Gomez was last seen on 5/26/00 by her boyfriend, asleep as he left for work. When he returned home that evening, Ms. Gomez was gone, leaving all her belongings behind, never to be heard from again.

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[Caring1]

Tried enhancing her a photo some for a clearer image.

I was reviewing a female UID found a year later in West Virginia with a PMI of 1998-2001. Remains were skeletal but the recon is somewhat similar to the likeness of Helen. Height was estimated at 5’0” so also on the petite side. Age estimate 37-47.

Helen’s chin is a little more rounded but the jawline is close. Wish we had dentals for UID.

A WV Paving employee came across a human skull while scavenging through a road-side "dump" for mason jars. Remains were scattered over an area approximately the size of a football field.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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[ChatteringBirds]

I wonder when Ms. Gomez was last seen by someone outside her home and what her family believe may have happened.

Did she really leave everything behind- even her house keys? Was the front door locked when her boyfriend arrived home? When did he start searching for her and how? When did he report her missing? Did she have a vehicle she left behind? Was there anyone in the neighbourhood she would visit on foot?

 

[mskeke87]

I wonder when Ms. Gomez was last seen by someone outside her home and what her family believe may have happened.

Did she really leave everything behind- even her house keys? Was the front door locked when her boyfriend arrived home? When did he start searching for her and how? When did he report her missing? Did she have a vehicle she left behind? Was there anyone in the neighbourhood she would visit on foot?

I'm actually Helen's niece. There is so much more to the story. I happen to have come across this forum by searching her name. Wow! Thank you for providing all this info. <modsnip - info not in public domain removed pending verification> Soo sad. She was a beautiful person with a loving soul.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Welcome, mskeke87. I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope her case will be solved despite the years that have passed.

 

[mskeke87]

Welcome, mskeke87. I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope her case will be solved despite the years that have passed.

Thank you! I hope so too. It's been a long journey. I am new to this forum so I apologize if I shared incorrectly as I notice my post was edited.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Thank you! I hope so too. It's been a long journey. I am new to this forum so I apologize if I shared incorrectly as I notice my post was edited.

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[mskeke87]

Did you receive a message regarding becoming a verified insider?

Did you receive a message regarding becoming a verified insider?

No, I did not. How do I do that? Thank you!

 

[ChatteringBirds]

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[carolyn_kenny]

Tried enhancing her a photo some for a clearer image.

I was reviewing a female UID found a year later in West Virginia with a PMI of 1998-2001. Remains were skeletal but the recon is somewhat similar to the likeness of Helen. Height was estimated at 5’0” so also on the petite side. Age estimate 37-47.

Helen’s chin is a little more rounded but the jawline is close. Wish we had dentals for UID.

A WV Paving employee came across a human skull while scavenging through a road-side "dump" for mason jars. Remains were scattered over an area approximately the size of a football field.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

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Was any dna testing done on the remains?

 

[Caring1]

Was any dna testing done on the remains?

I am not finding any public information stating DNA testing has been completed or in process. I will contact the chief ME to find out.

 

[mskeke87]

I am not finding any public information stating DNA testing has been completed or in process. I will contact the chief ME to find out.

That is great. Please let me know what you find out.

 

[Caring1]

That is great. Please let me know what you find out.

I submitted the information to the ME 4/13 on the unidentified side and didn’t hear back. I then contacted the Detective for Helen’s missing case and have received the following. He’s on it.

“I have received your email, thank you for your assistance! I will also be contacting Mr. Izzo. In looking at both photos I agree, very similar. I will keep you updated with further information. Hopefully DNA can assist us.”

 

[mskeke87]

I submitted the information to the ME 4/13 on the unidentified side and didn’t hear back. I then contacted the Detective for Helen’s missing case and have received the following. He’s on it.

“I have received your email, thank you for your assistance! I will also be contacting Mr. Izzo. In looking at both photos I agree, very similar. I will keep you updated with further information. Hopefully DNA can assist us.”

Wow!! That is amazing news. It's the first tenative lead we've had in forever. Thank you so much for calling. If not us, then to help someone else.

 

[mskeke87]

I submitted the information to the ME 4/13 on the unidentified side and didn’t hear back. I then contacted the Detective for Helen’s missing case and have received the following. He’s on it.

“I have received your email, thank you for your assistance! I will also be contacting Mr. Izzo. In looking at both photos I agree, very similar. I will keep you updated with further information. Hopefully DNA can assist us.”

Hi! I would also like to reach out to the Detective on Helen's case. I'm not sure exactly what to say... Do I give him the Case #? Or just say I'm following up on the unidentified woman? Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[Caring1]

Hi! I would also like to reach out to the Detective on Helen's case. I'm not sure exactly what to say... Do I give him the Case #? Or just say I'm following up on the unidentified woman? Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Good Morning mskeke87

I apologize that I am just now seeing your response to my submission. I just sent you a direct message with the Detective Lieutenant’s contact information and case # so you may follow up and establish contact as a family member.

 

[mskeke87]

Good Morning mskeke87

I apologize that I am just now seeing your response to my submission. I just sent you a direct message with the Detective Lieutenant’s contact information and case # so you may follow up and establish contact as a family member.

I tried to call him.. left a message no response. Do you know if he has an email?
Thank you!

 

[mskeke87]

This is the response that I received from the Detective handling her case....

I have not received any information regarding a match for Ms. Gomez regarding the West Virginia unidentified female. The dental records we have on file are not the greatest.

I cannot say as to why she was just listed in NAMUS in 2024 with her being missing since 2000. I can say her case has never been closed. If anything is developed resulting in some sort of closure on this case I will keep you posted. Thank you for your ongoing concern for Ms. Gomez.

 

[Caring1]

This is the response that I received from the Detective handling her case....

I have not received any information regarding a match for Ms. Gomez regarding the West Virginia unidentified female. The dental records we have on file are not the greatest.

I cannot say as to why she was just listed in NAMUS in 2024 with her being missing since 2000. I can say her case has never been closed. If anything is developed resulting in some sort of closure on this case I will keep you posted. Thank you for your ongoing concern for Ms. Gomez.

The detective that you mentioned in your direct message is not the same as listed as the contact for Helen Gomez. I reached out to the detective listed on Helen’s case in NamUs. He is the one that responded to me. I sent you his direct information. I would give it a few days for a response. Sometimes it takes a bit to hear back.

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Paul Coughlin, Detective Lieutenant​

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Agency Case Number 00032692