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Virginia Rector-Lawson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Rosa, California on Sep 20, 2022

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2023

Case Added

May 5, 2024

First Name

Virginia

Last Name

Rector-Lawson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

64 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Sep 20, 2022

City

Santa Rosa

State

California

County

Sonoma County

Zip Code

95401

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Agency ID

122811

Agency Name

Santa Rosa Police Department

Agency City

Santa Rosa

Agency State

California

Agency County

Sonoma County

Agency Zip Code

95404

Agency Address

965 Sonoma Avenue, California

Agency Phone

7075433600

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.srcity.org/214/Police

Agency Case #

SR220011030

Agency Report Date

Sep 20, 2022

Primary Agency

Santa Rosa Police Department

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP99532)

Virginia Rector Lawson, a 51-year-old woman, was last seen on September 20, 2022, in Santa Rosa, California. Lawson's case has gained attention due to the few details surrounding her disappearance. At the time of her last known sighting, Lawson was living in Sonoma County, but no significant leads or updates have been reported since. She was reported missing by her family, who have expressed concern over her sudden and unexplained disappearance.

Local authorities, including the Santa Rosa Police Department, have been investigating the case, though no further developments have surfaced to clarify her whereabouts. The case remains active, and anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement to assist in the investigation. As of the latest updates, Lawson's disappearance remains unresolved.
Last Seen: Sep 20, 2022

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — San Francisco, California

UP150119 • Found May 18, 2025

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Sex ✓Female

Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 89%49 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

Weight 73%107 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 50%Red vs Blond

Eyes 50%Green vs Blue

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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Virginia Rector-Lawson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Rosa, California on Sep 20, 2022

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