Unidentified White / Caucasian Female
Age 50-65
from Santa Cruz, California

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.

84%Moderate

Verna Smith

MP12536 • Missing since Feb 1, 1968 from Marina, California

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Sex ✓Female

Age 98%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 96%25 mi away, same state

TimingFound 21 months after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'6"

Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–160 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Red

Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

75%Possible

Patrick Sturbaum

MP10351 • Missing since Aug 2, 1960 from Vacaville, California

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Sex ✓Female

Age 83%Est. 50–65 vs 38 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 76%96 mi away, same state

TimingFound 9 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb

Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

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.