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Case Description

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Female skeletal remains found in a mountainous area of Placer County on Iowa Hill.
Date Found: 1972-04-17

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Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

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
Doris Scandalis
Doris Scandalis
MP6982 • Missing since Nov 7, 1960 from Carmichael, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Lorraine Chance
Lorraine Chance
MP22091 • Missing since Jan 3, 1948 from Sacramento, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 4'11"–5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Winifred Long
Winifred Long
MP54111 • Missing since Jun 10, 1962 from Marysville, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 99%Est. 40–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Patrick Sturbaum
Patrick Sturbaum
MP10351 • Missing since Aug 2, 1960 from Vacaville, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Hair 70%Brown 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.