MD TU THI-CAM TRAN: Missing from Baltimore, MD - 26 Nov 1990 - Age 24

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On the evening of 11/26/1990 missing person Tu Thi-Cam Tran attended a class at UMBC. She reportedly had a conversation with a fellow student in the University Center Game Room, and appeared in good spirit. She exited the game room, presumably going to her car, parked nearby. There is no indication she arrived at her car. A family member reports not having any contact with the missing person since she was last seen.

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TU THI-CAM TRAN has been missing from Baltimore, #MARYLAND since 26 Nov 1990 - Age 24

Tu Thi-Cam Tran finished her class at 6:45 p.m, then walked to the nearby University Center Game Room where she had a conversation with a fellow student. Tu Thi-Cam was last seen leaving the game room at approximately 8:30 p.m presumably to walk...

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Tu Thi-Cam Tran – The Charley Project

Tran, circa 1990; Tran's necklace

Missing Since: 11/26/1990
Missing From: Baltimore, Maryland
Classification Endangered: Missing
Sex: Female
Race: Asian
Age: 24 years old
Height and Weight: 4'9, 90 pounds
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A blouse, jeans, sneakers and a necklace with white pearl beads and blue stones in a scallop design. A photo of the necklace is posted with this case summary.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian female. Brown hair, black eyes. One of Tran's toes is missing.

Details of Disappearance
Tran attended a class in the fine arts building on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) on the evening of November 26, 1990; she a senior information systems management major. She finished class at 6:45 p.m. and had a conversation with another student in the university center. She appeared to be in good spirits at the time.

She was last seen at 8:30 p.m. as she left the building. Her car was parked nearby, but she apparently never made it there and has never been heard from again.

Tran lived with her brother and his family in Lanham, Maryland at the time of her disappearance; it was he who reported her missing. An extensive search of the university's 500-acre campus turned up no indication of her whereabouts. Few details are available in her case.

 

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UMBC student has been missing for two weeks

A 24-year-old information systems management student at University of Maryland Baltimore County has been missing since Nov. 28. The brother of Tu Thi Cam Tran reported her missing to the school pol…

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UMBC student has been missing for two weeks

Alisa Samuels THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN

A 24-year-old information systems management student at University of Maryland Baltimore County has been missing since Nov. 28.

The brother of Tu Thi Cam Tran reported her missing to the school police, said Louise M. White, director of media relations for UMBC. Tran lives with her brother and his family in Lanham, Prince George's County, White said.

A Baltimore County police spokesman said the case is being handled by the school since its police officers are fully certified to investigate incidents believed to have occurred on the campus.

Tran, a senior at UMBC, was last seen in the university center about 8:30 p.m. Nov. 26 by a friend, White said. Hours before, Tran had finished a class in the fine arts building about 6:45 p.m.

A search of the 500-acre university was organized immediately after Tran was reported missing. The effort was unsuccessful, White said. White said there is no reason to believe Tran has been harmed.

Tran was described by White as attractive with dark hair to her shoulders and a slim build. Anyone with information about the missing student should call 455-3133.

 

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The Disappearance of Tu Thi-Cam Tran - The Philosophy of Crime

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The Disappearance of Tu Thi-Cam Tran
Posted on May 3, 2019
By Naptime Nancy

Twenty four year old Tu Thi-Cam Tran was an Information Systems Management student at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. She was living in nearby Leham, MD, with her brother and his family while she attended school. There are two different disappearance dates noted for Tran in the media. One is Monday evening, November 26th, 1990. The other is Wednesday, November 28th, 1990. Tu Thi-Cam Tran’s class at the Fine Arts Building of UMBC wrapped up around 6:45PM. From there, Tran walked to the nearby University Center and stayed awhile, talking to at least one person. She then reportedly left the building around 8:30PM toward her car, but was never seen again. Tu Thi-Cam Tran’s brother reported her missing when she failed to return home.

UMBC Police Department conducted a large search of the entire campus to no avail. Tran is described as 4’9” tall, 90 pounds, with shoulder length wavy black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing the necklace shown in the photo above, a blouse, jeans and sneakers. Unfortunately, very little information is available and Tu’s disappearance was not heavily covered in the media. But perhaps there are former 1990 UMBC students who remember even the smallest detail that could help give the Tran family some answers at last. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Tu Thi-Cam Tran, please contact UMBC Police Department at (410)-455-5555 or police@umbc.edu.

 

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The UMBC Fine Arts Building where Tu Thi-Cam Tran finished her class at 6:45 p.m, she then walked to the nearby University Center Game Room where she had a conversation with a fellow student and appeared to be in good spirits at the time. Tu Thi-Cam was last seen leaving the game room at approximately 8:30 p.m presumably to walk to her car which was parked nearby, but there is no indication she ever made it to her vehicle.

 

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Police Investigate Skeletal Remains Found in Lanham

Homicide detectives are investigating skeletal remains that were found on Saturday morning in Lanham, Maryland.

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By Briana Trujillo • Published May 20, 2023 • Updated on May 20, 2023 at 7:01 pm​

Homicide detectives are investigating skeletal remains that were found on Saturday morning in Lanham, Maryland.

The Prince George’s County Police Department said the remains were found at around 10:20 a.m. in the area of Annapolis Road and Route 495 in Lanham. Police did not say who found them.

“The decedent’s identity will be released once confirmed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the next of kin have been notified,” Prince George’s County police said.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 301-516-2512 or do so anonymously at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).