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Elizabeth Byron Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oxnard, California on May 1, 1978

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Victim Details

Oct 7, 2012

Dec 20, 2020

Elizabeth

Byron

84

36

66 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 1, 1978

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

22281

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Camarillo

California

Ventura County

93012

5177 Camino Ruiz, California

8053838704

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

7905792

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17693) and 5 other sources
Elizabeth Mary Byron, a 36-year-old woman, was last seen on May 1, 1978, at her home in Oxnard, California. Standing 5'6" tall and weighing 115 pounds, Elizabeth had brown hair, hazel eyes, and a distinctive large scar on her right leg. She also used the surnames Winn and Underwood. Despite the passage of time, there is little available information on the circumstances of her disappearance, and no trace of her has been found since that day.

Her case is classified as endangered missing, and law enforcement has been searching for leads. However, no significant updates have emerged since her disappearance, and her case remains unsolved. It is being investigated by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities and family members encourage anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving the mystery of her disappearance.
Last Seen: May 1, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Elizabeth Mary Byron - The Charley Project
  • 853DFCA - Elizabeth Mary Byron - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17693
  • Elizabeth Mary Byron | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Case File 853DFCA - The 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.

    85%Strong
    Jane Doe — Calabasas Highlands, California
    UP4424 • Found Sep 3, 1978
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 94%100 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4332
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4332 • Found Aug 21, 1981
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%104 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4352 • Found Feb 21, 1981
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 97%128 lb vs 115 lb
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%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 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 45 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP60119 • Found Aug 4, 1986
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%91 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 94%130–155 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Valencia, California
    UP3599 • Found Jul 11, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 26–38 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 85%135 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4396 • Found Oct 7, 1979
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 82%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 92%99 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 44 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Green vs Hazel
    78%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 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 90%98 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 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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