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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17953) and 1 other source
Tranisa Javonne Gauff, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen on May 15, 2011, in Los Angeles, California. She was last observed leaving her residence on Clovis Street, and after that, she disappeared without a trace. At the time of her disappearance, Tranisa was described as 5'5" tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She also had notable tattoos, including "Papa" on her right arm and "Grammy" on her left arm, and was wearing a yellow metal ring on her left hand.

Details about the circumstances leading to her disappearance are limited, and few leads have emerged in the years since. Despite being listed in national databases such as NamUs, no significant progress has been reported in finding her. Tranisa’s case remains open with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continuing to investigate. If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: May 15, 2011

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%105–115 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Burbank, California - unidentified case UP108240
Jane Doe — Burbank, California
UP108240 • Found Sep 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"
Weight 32%180–200 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP104294
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104294 • Found May 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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