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Wendy Byron Missing Person Case

Last seen in Glendora, California on Aug 18, 1978

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Victim Details

Oct 2, 2012

Mar 28, 2024

Wendy

Byron

72

24

65 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 18, 1978

Glendora

California

Los Angeles County

12415

Glendora Police Department

Glendora

California

Los Angeles County

91741

150 Glendora Avenue, California

6269148250

Local

Law Enforcement

78-3033

Glendora Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17621) and 8 other sources
Wendy Susan Byron, a 24-year-old woman, was last seen on August 18, 1978, at her home in Glendora, California. She disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and her car was later found abandoned at Ontario International Airport. At the time of her disappearance, Wendy was living with her husband, Robert Byron. Although he claimed Wendy had moved to Ohio and changed her identity, authorities have not substantiated this claim, and he remains a person of interest in the case.

In 2013, investigators searched the backyard of Wendy's former home with cadaver dogs, but no evidence was uncovered. Despite this, foul play is suspected, and the case remains unsolved. Wendy's case is still classified as endangered missing, and any new information that could lead to answers is actively sought by authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 18, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17621
  • Wendy Byron | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Wendy Susan Byron - The Charley Project
  • Wendy Susan Byron | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Backyard Dig Reopens 35-Year-Old Cold Case - NBC Los Angeles
  • 877DFCA - Wendy Susan Byron - Doe Network
  • Coroner digging up backyard in search of woman missing since 1978
  • Glendora backyard dug up in 1978 cold case disappearance - ABC7

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP4124
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP4124 • Found May 12, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Green vs Green
    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Valencia, California - unidentified case UP4389
    Jane Doe — Valencia, California
    UP4389 • Found Jan 26, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 140–150 lb
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Calabasas Highlands, California
    UP4424 • Found Sep 3, 1978
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 90%Est. 25–40 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 63%100 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4034 • Found Aug 24, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7663
    Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7663 • Found Mar 31, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4193 • Found Sep 10, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 43 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3838
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3838 • Found Sep 11, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 92%170 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

    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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