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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Female
Age 25-40
from San Diego, California


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Victim Details

Nov 5, 2013

Sep 12, 2024

16255

81-02250

Adult - Pre 40

25

40

68830

62 inches

136 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Female

1941

1956

1981

Oct 19, 1981

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92102

1

13638

San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office

San Diego

California

San Diego County

Kathy On

Medical Examiner Investigator

5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, , San Diego, California

8586942895

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html

81-02250

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: Around the waist was a white and red bungie cord with a safety pin attached. Around the neck was a brown silk scarf.


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Case Description

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The decedent is a currently unidentified Hispanic female, estimated to be in her 30s. On the afternoon of 10/19/1981 her body was found in a ravine by an undocumented individual who reported the finding later that same evening. She was found in a supine position buried in the sand with the feet protruding and the face partially covered with sand.
Date Found: 1981-10-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11736

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Joyce Harper
    Joyce Harper
    MP18020 • Missing since Jan 1, 1975 from Potrero, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 93%136 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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