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The subject had been living with Mr. John Homonoy at the above location for about a month. The two left the house together and then returned where they drank some beer and wine. The next morning Mr. Homonoy found the subject lying unresponsive on the living room couch and emergency services were summoned. Mr. Homonoy knew the subject only as Carol.
Date Found: 1978-10-27

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Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

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.

79%Possible
Mercedes Lodge
Mercedes Lodge
MP33025 • Missing since Dec 14, 1974 from Castro Valley, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'10"–5'2"
Weight 43%200 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Laura Davis
Laura Davis
MP34451 • Missing since Jul 20, 1974 from Dixon, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 91%200 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Carol Norton
Carol Norton
MP34768 • Missing since Jun 2, 1965 from El Cerrito, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 0%200 lb vs 100–120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
Beatrice Calderon
Beatrice Calderon
MP27901 • Missing since Aug 17, 1971 from San Jose, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Ann Duncan
Ann Duncan
MP11970 • Missing since Oct 3, 1969 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 0%200 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Verna Smith
Verna Smith
MP12536 • Missing since Feb 1, 1968 from Marina, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'6"
Weight 65%200 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Patrick Sturbaum
Patrick Sturbaum
MP10351 • Missing since Aug 2, 1960 from Vacaville, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 78%200 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown 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 this case.