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Case Description

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A female, approximately 90 years old, possibly known as Mary Ruth Suess or Barbara Ruth Suess, had several recorded birth dates across various medical records. Since 2019, multiple agencies had been working to identify this decedent, who is currently listed as Jane Doe 42-26. She passed away in San Bernardino under the name Mary Suess; however, this identity was never confirmed at a skilled nursing facility. According to older medical records, Jane Doe may have had two children named Robert and Kathy, as well as a possibly deceased husband named Oscar. Throughout her life, she reported living in New York, Denver, Colorado, and California at different times.
Date Found: 2025-10-06

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Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

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.

76%Possible
Olga McQuinn
Olga McQuinn
MP54612 • Missing since Apr 13, 1989 from Rowland Heights, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 80–90 vs 81 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 84%4'8"–4'9" vs 4'11"–5'1"
Weight 14%48–50 lb vs 95–105 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Brenda Howell
Brenda Howell
MP4626 • Missing since Aug 6, 1956 from San Gabriel Canyon, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 80–90 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 69 years after last seen
Height 100%4'8"–4'9" vs 4'9"
Weight 7%48–50 lb vs 95 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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.