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Unidentified White / Caucasian Female
Age 20-30
from , California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Feb 5, 2024

47990

1975-15431

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

16359

66 inches

111 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

1945

1955

1975

Dec 21, 1975

California

Los Angeles County

1

8015

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

1975-15431

Unknown

HAIR C0L0R IS BLND-BR0

Unknown

Unknown

  • Scar/mark: Scar on right knee
  • Tattoo: left wrist - "Huera" left inner forearm "Patty"

  • Clothing: Red sweater, red slacks blue bra, white panties, black socks, black shoes


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Case Description

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On 12/20/1975 @ 1400 hours the decedent arrived at a friend's house apparently under the influence of drugs. At 2300 hours she began to vomit and 9-1-1 was called. Pronounced dead at the scene. Friend had met the decedent at a bar @ 9th and Vermont Ave. in L.A. 6 months prior. Knew decedent as "Patty".
Date Found: 1975-12-21

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    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Tanya Ruiz
    Tanya Ruiz
    MP37661 • Missing since Aug 6, 1975 from Piru, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%111 lb vs 126 lb
    83%Moderate
    Robin Graham
    Robin Graham
    MP32285 • Missing since Nov 14, 1970 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 98%111 lb vs 125 lb
    82%Moderate
    Rochelle White
    Rochelle White
    MP5517 • Missing since Jul 30, 1973 from San Juan Capistrano, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 110–125 lb
    81%Moderate
    Emily Richards
    Emily Richards
    MP27557 • Missing since Jan 1, 1964 from Inglewood, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120–140 lb
    81%Moderate
    Dixie Arensen
    Dixie Arensen
    MP24163 • Missing since Aug 25, 1968 from Granada Hills, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%111 lb vs 135 lb
    80%Moderate
    Cindy Mellin
    Cindy Mellin
    MP6849 • Missing since Jan 20, 1970 from Ventura, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 105 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jean Spangler
    Jean Spangler
    MP162959 • Missing since Oct 7, 1949 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120–140 lb
    79%Possible
    Lynn Bandringa
    Lynn Bandringa
    MP2386 • Missing since May 29, 1967 from Hesperia, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 119 lb
    78%Possible
    Patricia Wilson
    Patricia Wilson
    MP107299 • Missing since Jan 1, 1975 from Glendora, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 65%Est. 20–30 vs 16
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 91%111 lb vs 130 lb
    78%Possible
    Patricia Gentle
    Patricia Gentle
    MP76904 • Missing since Jan 1, 1973 from Redondo Beach, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 65%Est. 20–30 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120–130 lb

    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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