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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP163105)
On May 26, 2021, a 32-year-old woman named Mellissa Dawn Powell was last seen in San Diego, California. Her disappearance has left her loved ones with unanswered questions and a deep sense of concern for her well-being. At the time she went missing, Mellissa was navigating a transient lifestyle in the San Diego area, a circumstance that can often make it more challenging to maintain regular contact with family and friends, adding a layer of complexity to the efforts to find her.

The last confirmed contact with Mellissa was a documented interaction with law enforcement when she crossed the border from Mexico back into the United States. Since that day, a quiet void has replaced the presence of the young woman with green eyes and brown hair. Her family has not heard from her since sometime in 2022, a silence that has undoubtedly been a source of great distress. A distinguishing feature that might help identify Mellissa is a tattoo of the "Jason mask" from the Friday the 13th film series, located on her left arm.

The San Diego Police Department is the investigating agency in charge of Mellissa Powell's case. They are tasked with piecing together the timeline of her last known movements and exploring any potential leads that might shed light on what happened to her after she crossed the border on that spring day. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and with the passage of time, the urgency to find answers grows. This case is an overview of the known facts surrounding a woman whose current whereabouts are unknown, a story that unfortunately represents the painful reality for many families who are waiting for a loved one to come home.

Last Seen: May 26, 2021

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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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 91%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 120–136 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 72%114 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 120–136 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Alpine, California
UP107707 • Found Jun 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'0"–5'2"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Diego, California
UP93195 • Found Apr 26, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 120–136 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163501
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 0%210–225 lb vs 120–136 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel 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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