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Unidentified White / Caucasian Female
Age 14-18
from Otay, California


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Victim Details

Jun 2, 2017

Oct 19, 2022

44160

78-00338

Late Teen/Young Adult

14

18

28074

61 inches

88 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

2

Days

1960

1964

1978

Feb 14, 1978

Otay

California

San Diego County

1

31559

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

9621 Ridgehaven Court, , San Diego, California

8585655200

County

Law Enforcement

www.sdsheriff.net

543957H

Feb 14, 1978

Brown

Shoulder length hair that was styled in a ponytail and tied with a rubber band

Unknown

Unknown

  • Deformity: Right ear was malformed and slightly smaller than left ear
  • Piercing: pierced ears
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Extensive dental work

  • Clothing: White halter top with a blue flower pattern, and blue denim overalls


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Case Description

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On February 14, 1978, the remains of an unidentified female were found next to the pavement of Proctor Valley Road in the rural area of Otay, San Diego County, California. Based on the condition of the remains, it is believed the decedent had been deceased for approximately 2 days
Date Found: 1978-02-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16712

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    Kimberly Cozart
    Kimberly Cozart
    MP29117 • Missing since Feb 1, 1977 from Julian, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'3"
    Weight 98%88 lb vs 100–120 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    78%Possible
    Sherry Pickle
    Sherry Pickle
    MP6528 • Missing since May 16, 1972 from Borrego Springs, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 80%88 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Lynn Luray
    Lynn Luray
    MP5669 • Missing since Aug 17, 1964 from Long Beach, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 4'9"–5'0"
    Weight 100%88 lb vs 95–100 lb
    Hair 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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