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Jane Doe #13-02 was found as skeletonized/mummified remains in an open desert area of remote community west of Barstow, CA., on September 5, 2002. Death is estimated to have occurred as recently as two months prior, and as early as 2000 (2.5 years prior). She is young, probably between the ages of 15 and 22 years, with reddish-brown hair, and her stature was estimated to be between 4’ 11” and 5’ 2”. Her race is undetermined; there appeared to be a mixture of characteristics. She had had at least one pregnancy and wore braces. She was the victim of homicide. Identity may only be established with dental X-rays (on file and see attached), head X-rays, and DNA (refer to CODIS #BK-03-000462). Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" (showing teeth).
Date Found: 2002-09-05

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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.

75%Possible
Gabriela Escobar
Gabriela Escobar
MP39437 • Missing since Apr 15, 1998 from Colton, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 21 when missing
Location 90%46 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Carla Caballero
Carla Caballero
MP29989 • Missing since Oct 15, 2000 from Fullerton, California
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 15 when missing
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
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.