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Nadine Mendonca Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fall River, Massachusetts on Jul 12, 1991

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Victim Details

Feb 24, 2018

Sep 8, 2022

Nadine

Mendonca

60

25

59 inches

63 inches

95 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 12, 1991

Fall River

Massachusetts

Bristol County

02720

32367

Fall River Police Department

Fall River

Massachusetts

Bristol County

02721

685 Pleasant St., Massachusetts

5086768511

Local

Law Enforcement

91-10749

Fall River Police Department

10571

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42348) and 10 other sources
Nadine Joyce Mendonca, a 25-year-old woman from Fall River, Massachusetts, went missing on July 12, 1991. That evening, she was last seen at Jake's Saloon on Pleasant Street, where she spent the night playing pool and darts with friends. Witnesses reported that she left the bar with a man, who was later identified and interviewed by police. He claimed Nadine gave him a ride to his home in New Bedford, and after dropping him off, she drove away. Despite verifying his alibi, authorities were left without further leads on her whereabouts.

Two weeks later, Nadine's car, a brown 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was found abandoned in Weld Square, New Bedford. The driver's side window was smashed, and blood was discovered in the trunk. DNA testing confirmed the blood belonged to Nadine, raising concerns that she had met with foul play. However, despite the evidence, her body has never been found, and her case remains unsolved.

In 2018, renewed efforts were made to investigate Nadine's disappearance using advanced DNA technology, but no new breakthroughs have been reported. Both of her parents passed away without knowing what happened to their daughter, but her brother Shawn continues the search for answers.
Last Seen: Jul 12, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • The Disappearance of Nadine Mendon?a (Massachusetts)
  • Search for justice continues decades after disappearance of Nadine ...
  • NBC 10 I-Team: Police re-examine 1991 mysterious disappearance ...
  • Police revisit 1991 disappearance of Nadine Mendonca - Facebook
  • Nadine Joyce Mendonca - The Charley Project
  • 4544DFMA - Nadine Joyce Mendonca - Doe Network
  • Brother searches for answers in Fall River woman's mysterious ...
  • The Disappearance of Nadine Mendon?a (Massachusetts) - DeepCast
  • Dark Downeast | When 25-year old Nadine Mendon�a went to her ...
  • Nadine Mendonca | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    85%Strong
    Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP7253
    Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts
    UP7253 • Found Oct 30, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Medford, New York
    UP13134 • Found Dec 7, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sayville, New York
    UP11852 • Found Mar 8, 1992
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%123 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%93 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut - unidentified case UP8821
    Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut
    UP8821 • Found Oct 11, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Barrington, Rhode Island
    UP12660 • Found May 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6326
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP6326 • Found Nov 9, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%162 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%105 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6805
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6805 • Found May 10, 1997
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 62%164 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6124
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP6124 • Found May 8, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 62%166 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7801
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP7801 • Found May 5, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%162 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%95 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
    UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 57%190 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 95–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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