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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8677) and 7 other sources
Cheryl Lynn Vasquez, age 19, was last seen on June 28, 1987, in El Paso, Texas. She had gone to a Circle K convenience store on McCombs Street around 9:22 p.m. to purchase cigarettes for a friend. Cheryl was spotted speaking to a white male with blonde hair in the parking lot, who was driving a beige pickup truck with stripes. That was the last time anyone saw her.

At the time of her disappearance, Cheryl was wearing a white T-shirt with an animal design, blue jeans, and possibly white slip-on sandals or high-top sneakers. She stood between 5'6" and 5'9" and weighed approximately 110 pounds. Cheryl's case is classified as endangered missing, and foul play is strongly suspected, especially given the wave of disappearances and murders of young women in the El Paso area around the same time.

Several other young women disappeared from El Paso in 1987, many of whom were later found murdered and buried in the desert. Authorities have considered the possibility that Cheryl may have been a victim of David Leonard Wood, a convicted serial killer who was arrested in 1987 and later sentenced to death for the murders of six young women. However, Wood has not been officially charged in connection with Cheryl's disappearance, and her body has never been found.

Cheryl had recently married Robert Dismukes, who was serving a prison sentence at the time, though the reasons for their marriage remain unclear. Despite extensive investigations, Cheryl's case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information regarding her disappearance.

Last Seen: Jun 28, 1987

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3674
Jane Doe — Texas
UP3674 • Found Nov 18, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%4'10"–5'2" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%90–100 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP3790 • Found Feb 26, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Roswell, New Mexico
UP12770 • Found Aug 28, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%161 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — El Paso, Texas
UP86364 • Found Oct 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 19 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP2982 • Found May 22, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 0%187 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New Mexico
UP147096 • Found Dec 27, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 89%52 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"

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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