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Rafaela Hays Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Apr 1, 1995

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Victim Details

Oct 20, 2013

May 9, 2023

Rafaela

Hays

80

49

64 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 1, 1995

San Diego

California

San Diego County

14407

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92123

9621 Ridgehaven Court, California

8585655200

County

Law Enforcement

www.sdsheriff.net

95-037832S

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Black

Black

Black

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22364) and 4 other sources
Rafaela Hays, a 49-year-old Hispanic woman, was last seen on April 1, 1995, in San Diego, California. She stood 5'4" tall, weighed approximately 110 pounds, and had black hair and black eyes. Very few details are available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance, and she has not been heard from since that day. No specific clothing, jewelry, or personal items were reported at the time she went missing.

Hays' case remains unsolved, and authorities have little information to go on. Her case is classified as missing, and no known identifying dental, fingerprint, or DNA records are available for further investigation. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department continues to manage her case, but after many years, no substantial leads have emerged.

If anyone has any information regarding Rafaela's disappearance, they are encouraged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Rafaela Hays | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Rafaela Hays - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP22364
  • 1421DFCA - Rafaela Hays - Doe Network

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP3496
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3496 • Found Aug 11, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%118 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3145
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3145 • Found Dec 30, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 0%173 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California - unidentified case UP3390
    Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP3390 • Found Aug 26, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 51%145–165 lb vs 110 lb
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7687
    Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7687 • Found Aug 23, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 96%97 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Huntington Park, California
    UP3465 • Found Apr 22, 1997
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 81%Est. 28–47 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%106 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%107–115 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 15%Red vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 93%125–145 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP15283 • Found Aug 15, 1997
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 28–48 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP8269
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP8269 • Found Sep 10, 2010
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 98%98 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP6964
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP6964 • Found Sep 20, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%117 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

    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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