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Dianne Carlson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Petaluma, California on Aug 14, 1976

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Victim Details

Nov 10, 2022

Jan 18, 2024

Dianne

Carlson

79

29

64 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 14, 1976

Petaluma

California

Sonoma County

94954

No

121457

Petaluma Police Department

Petaluma

California

Sonoma County

94952

Ronald Flores

Sergeant

969 Petaluma Boulevard North, California

7077784372

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cityofpetaluma.net/police/index.html

84-0795

Aug 19, 1976

Petaluma Police Department

na

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97264) and 2 other sources
Dianne Jane Carlson, a 29-year-old woman from Petaluma, California, was last seen on August 14, 1976, at her home. She was described as being 5'4" tall, weighing 125 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. On the day of her disappearance, she was wearing a brown jacket and white pants. Her maiden name is Jensen.

Dianne’s case is classified as an endangered missing person case, and very few details are available about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. She was last seen at her residence, but she has not been heard from since that day. Investigators have labeled the case suspicious, but no further developments or information have been publicly released.

At the time of her disappearance, Dianne’s husband later petitioned to administer her estate, further raising questions about the circumstances. Her case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any leads or information that could help resolve the mystery of what happened to her.
Last Seen: Aug 14, 1976

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  • Dianne Jane Carlson - The Charley Project
  • Dianne Jane Carlson- possible match to Perry County Jane Doe?

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 96%110 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Healdsburg, California - unidentified case UP11808
    Jane Doe — Healdsburg, California
    UP11808 • Found Jan 24, 1983
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 44 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125213
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP125213 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
    Jane Doe — Newark, California
    UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP10944
    Jane Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP10944 • Found Jan 16, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 36 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 80%100 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5958 • Found Jun 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 94%109 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP150119
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP150119 • Found May 18, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 49 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 91%107 lb vs 125 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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