TN TN - Celiscia Lastacia Neely, 19, Memphis, 15 Oct 2003

[Moonwalker9]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
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Demographics
Missing Age19 Years
Current Age34 Years
First NameCELISCIA
Middle NameLASTACIA
Last NameNEELY
Nickname/Alias--

SexFemale
Height5' 3" - 5' 5" (63 - 65 Inches)
Weight130 lbs
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American

Circumstances
Date of Last ContactOctober 15, 2003
NamUs Case CreatedFebruary 13, 2019
Last Known Location Map
LocationMEMPHIS, Tennessee 38112
CountyShelby County

Circumstances of DisappearanceCELISCIA NEELY LEFT HOME (1057 ATLANTIC MEMPHIS TN) SOMETIME IN THE MIDDLE OF OCTOBER 2003 AND HAS NOT BEE SEEN SINCE.
Physical Description
Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features

 

[YaYa_521]

Google Maps

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Morehead, KY is seven and one-half hours away from where Celiscia went missing. This UID woman, who went by various aliases (listed below) lived in Morehead for about 10 years prior to her death. Neither profile shows any ruleouts. Their physical descriptors are very close except age. There is only an "Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 70". So technically Celiscia falls into that age range but that's nothing concrete.

Upon first glance I thought the UID was an elderly woman. I'll admit the photo of the lady in the pic that looks like she's in a store looks as though she's an elderly woman but the PM pic (WARNING - GRAPHIC PM PHOTO IN NamUs PROFILE) looks as though she might be a middle-aged woman who has lived a very rough life. Her skin isn't silky smooth per se but she isn't elderly wrinkled either. I think she has a hearing aid or some type of listening device in her left ear (in the store pic) and she has very poor teeth/gums/lips in the PM pic. I don't see a huge resemblance in the "store" pic but when I view the 2010 booking photo posted on the profile I see a resemblance between the UID woman and Celiscia who would be 34-yo this year. Those puckered lips and her eyes and nose have a strong resemblance (IMO).

5'2", 115lbs. is what's shown on the booking photo from 9 years ago. NamUs profile shows 5'0", 114lbs. It's possible she lost an inch or two (e.g., deg. disc. disease, etc. or measurment challenges/errors) and of course weight easily fluctuates due to time, age, lifestyle choices, diet, etc. Celiscia was reportedly 130lbs when she went missing.

I tried to find more information about Celiscia's disappearance but didn't find anything. I wonder if she ranaway to start a new life elsewhere and chose Morehead, KY as her new hometown? It sounds to me as if this UID did not want to be identified while living. She gave a false name upon arrest and to various "others" with whom she associated. Here's what the profile says about her name:

"Used name Siscelia Nomore when arrested by Morehead PD 2010 and gave alias of Zamika. Had told others to call her Denise."

So it got me thinking about whether her alias was meant to deflect from her given name. Nomore makes me think she's simply saying she doesn't want to be "Siscelia" no(any) more or the old "Siscelia" is no more. Then again Nomore could be a crude insult of some sort to the 'More'head PD. Of course there's no way I'll ever know but this all just struck me funny. Anyways, I did a NamUs search and found Celiscia's profile. Celiscia Lastacia Neely. Celiscia is the correct spelling, I assume. Siscelia is perhaps a play on the spelling especially if she was intent on not being identified and found.

Of course, all of this is MOO and is open to interpretation so I'd love to read what you think about this. TIA!

 

[YaYa_521]

Here's Siscelia Nomore's WS thread.
KY - UID Aliases: Siscelia Nomore, Grace, Aisha, Zamika, & Denise, Blk. Fem, Morehead, KY, Nov. 15, 2018.

I've linked to an obituary for Siscelia and put Celiscia's pic side-by-side for comparison.

Obituary for Jane Doe | Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Inc.

Jane Doe, commonly known as "the Bridge Lady" aka Zamika Siselia Nomore," first arrived in the Morehead-Rowan County area sometime around 2009-2010. Her origins have been a mystery to all who have known her. Befriended by a few, she was a very private person and extremely independent. She often gave conflicting information about herself and was particularly protective of her identity and her privacy. In various environments, she used different names such as "Grace," "Aisha," or "Denise." She departed this life under a bridge near Morehead on December 15, 2018.

Although most did not know "the Bridge Lady" well, she was a constant in many prayers throughout the community. During the winter months and periods of inclement weather, such as flooding, people prayed especially for her safety and her warmth. Perhaps she never imagined the range of community support and concern for her well-being.

Passersby could often spot "the Bridge Lady" on US 60 wearing her trademark black apparel, walking with a purpose and seemingly content. She was a frequent visitor of the local food bank/ Gateway Helping Hands and Christian Social Services. Evidently, she did not care for material possessions, lived life on her terms, and did not seek or like attention.

Even though she did not want to be at the forefront of attention, "the Bridge Lady" caused people to come together to make sure she received an appropriate funeral and burial. Thank you, Mike Ockerman, for raising the funds to accomplish this goal. More than 300 people contributed to the cause. May "the Bridge Lady" be forever warm and enjoy the paradise that God has for her.

 

[sloane7777]

I 100% think she looks like CELISCIA NEELY!! I think 20 years on the street with a mental illness looks just about right I think its her .

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Bumping up for Celiscia.

She is currently 36 years old.

I feel for her family, not knowing after all these years.

She does have a CP page now.

Details of Disappearance
Neely was last seen in Memphis, Tennessee sometime in mid-October 2003. She left her home in the 1000 block of Atlantic and has never been heard from again. Few details are available in her case.

Investigating Agency
Memphis Police Department 901-636-3700

Celiscia Lastacia Neely – The Charley Project

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Bumping up again for Celiscia.

 

[Empath29]

I found a Jane doe from my home town in 2004 and they think she’s been there a year. I was looking up missing person to her compare to and the one that looks the most like her is Celiscia Neely.

 

[Misscoco304]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
not on Charleyproject

Demographics
Missing Age19 Years
Current Age34 Years
First NameCELISCIA
Middle NameLASTACIA
Last NameNEELY
Nickname/Alias--

SexFemale
Height5' 3" - 5' 5" (63 - 65 Inches)
Weight130 lbs
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American

Circumstances
Date of Last ContactOctober 15, 2003
NamUs Case CreatedFebruary 13, 2019
Last Known Location Map
LocationMEMPHIS, Tennessee 38112
CountyShelby County

Circumstances of DisappearanceCELISCIA NEELY LEFT HOME (1057 ATLANTIC MEMPHIS TN) SOMETIME IN THE MIDDLE OF OCTOBER 2003 AND HAS NOT BEE SEEN SINCE.
Physical Description
Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features

That’s my mommy

 

[d38401]

Does she have any ties in the Columbia Tennessee area?

 

[ChatteringBirds]

I hope that she is alive and well, but just for the record, has she been ruled-out as any of the above-mentioned or other Jane Does? Thank you.

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@Caring1

 

[Caring1]

I hope that she is alive and well, but just for the record, has she been ruled-out as any of the above-mentioned or other Jane Does? Thank you.

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@Caring1

Unfortunately, none are listed.

 

[Caring1]

Celiscia’s NamUs was modified today. No exclusions.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov