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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 18-30
from Pacifica, California


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Victim Details

Aug 14, 2012

Jan 17, 2024

44144

89-00364

Adult

18

30

24876

66 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Years

1957

1971

1987

1989

Mar 22, 1989

Pacifica

California

San Mateo County

94044

36200

San Mateo County Coroner's Office

San Mateo

California

San Mateo County

Elizabeth Ortiz

Supervising Deputy Coroner

50 Tower Road, , San Mateo, California

6503125562

County

Coroner

89-00364

Brown

Reddish-brown, kinky

None

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Brown-stripe and flower motiff comforter; dark blue pinstripe cloth found near remains; dark blue or black fabric found near remains
  • Clothing: Red/white print bikini-style underpants; light colored t-shirt with "Betty Boop" image
  • Clothing: None
  • Eyewear: None
  • Footwear: None
  • Jewelry: White-metal cuff-style bracelet


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Case Description

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Stranglulation by unknown person(s) at unknown location. Remains found by hiker under a tree to the rear of a church. Skeletonized remains were wrapped in a blanket.
Date Found: 1989-03-22

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10526

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    80%Moderate
    Katrina Ashford
    Katrina Ashford
    MP9612 • Missing since Jul 11, 1972 from San Rafael, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Deretha Johnson
    Deretha Johnson
    MP32254 • Missing since Apr 1, 1982 from San Francisco, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'6" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Paige Lawrence
    Paige Lawrence
    MP23630 • Missing since Feb 12, 1986 from Sacramento, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 91%120 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black

    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 this case.

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