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Severed head was located in the Shoreline landfill garbage dumping area, trash in area appeared to be from San Francisco area, Santa Clara County Medical Examiner Coroner's Office Jane Doe #242
Date Found: 1981-03-02

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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.

79%Possible
Mae Gebhard
Mae Gebhard
MP17556 • Missing since Feb 24, 1981 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 days after last seen
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
Bettye Whitaker
Bettye Whitaker
MP12157 • Missing since Mar 4, 1981 from Novato, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 64
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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.