NamUs UP14691: San Mateo County Jane Doe (2015) (ATTEMPT TO MATCH)

NamUs UP14691: San Mateo County Jane Doe (2015)

Category	Details
NamUs Case Number	UP14691
ME/C Case Number	15-01649
Date Body Found	October 19, 2015
Location Found	Stulsaft Park, Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA 94061
GPS Coordinates	N37°27'.404" W122°14'.943"
Biological Sex	Female
Race / Ethnicity	Uncertain
Estimated Age Range	20-35 Years (Adult, Pre-40)
Estimated Year of Death	~2010 (Estimated PMI: 5 Years)
Condition of Remains	Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only (torso, one or more limbs, one or both hands not recovered)
Circumstances of Recovery	Skeletal remains found wrapped in white cloth near a pedestrian walking trail in Stulsaft Park, Redwood City.
Physical Description	Height/Weight: Cannot estimate; Hair/Eye Color: Unknown (skeletal remains only); No distinctive features noted
Clothing and Accessories	None; remains wrapped in white cloth near the body
NamUs Case Created	January 16, 2016
Last Updated	September 20, 2024
Additional Notes	Not found on tribal land; no NCMEC number; case remains active with San Mateo County Coroner

By: Shane Lambert
Original time of writing: October 11th, 2025

The San Mateo County Jane Doe is a case stemming from the October 2015 discovery of human remains in Stulsaft Park. This park is located in Redwood City, which is between San Francisco and San Jose. The remains of this person, thought to be female, were only partially found. Her skeletal remains were found wrapped in a blanket near a hiking or walking trail in the park.

It was thought that she died in 2010, but these estimates are difficult to make. Her age estimate is broadly considered to be 20-25 years old. While her ethnic background is not listed, the artistic renderings do suggest a black individual. But anyone cross referencing this case will need to be careful with assumptions.

Attempt to Match: San Mateo County Jane Doe/Eduviges Prado

The potential match between NamUs UP14691 (San Mateo County Jane Doe, found October 19, 2015, in Stulsaft Park, Redwood City) and MP23709 (Eduviges Prado, missing from Menlo Park since March 15, 2009) is compelling but not conclusive. I independently identified this connection based on timeline, location, and demographic alignment, later discovering a Websleuths user, Melt71, who suggested the same link in a May 19, 2020, post in a thread. Below, I analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this potential match, drawing on the provided NamUs data and regional context.

Strengths:

The timeline is a significant strength. Prado disappeared in March 2009, and UP14691’s estimated postmortem interval (PMI) of ~5 years places her death around 2010, a mere one-year gap within the margin of error for skeletal remains exposed to Stulsaft Park’s environment.
Location is another strong factor: Menlo Park is only ~3 miles from Redwood City, both in San Mateo County, a compact urban area with high mobility, especially among transient populations.The missing person was last seen in Menlo Park, which is a short drive from where the Jane Doe was found.
Prado’s age (22) fits neatly within UP14691’s estimated range (20-35), and her female sex matches the skeletal analysis. Her Hispanic/Latino ethnicity aligns with San Mateo County’s demographic (25% Hispanic in 2010) and doesn’t conflict with UP14691’s "uncertain" race, as skeletal remains often require DNA for ancestry confirmation. The proximity and timeline make it plausible that Prado, if deceased, could have been moved to or died in Stulsaft Park.

Weaknesses:

The primary weakness is the lack of detailed circumstances for Prado’s disappearance. NamUs only states she was "last seen in Menlo Park," with no mention of lifestyle, mental health, or risk factors (e.g., transient status, employment, or relationships). This vagueness hinders connecting her to the park or the cloth wrapping, which could imply homicide but lacks context in Prado’s case.
UP14691’s partial remains (missing torso, limbs, hands) prevent height, weight, or feature comparisons. Prado’s brown hair and eyes can’t be verified against skeletal remains, and her reported height (5’0”-5’2”) and weight (145 lbs) remain untestable.

In conclusion, the match is moderately strong due to timeline, location, and demographics, supported by my independent analysis and Melt71’s post. However, without forensic confirmation or detailed circumstances, it remains speculative.

Comparison: UP14691 (San Mateo County Jane Doe) vs. MP23709 (Eduviges Prado)

Category	UP14691 (Jane Doe)	MP23709 (Eduviges Prado)	Match Notes
NamUs Case	UP14691	MP23709	Unidentified vs. missing person; no confirmed forensic link.
Timeline	Found: Oct 19, 2015 Est. Death: ~2010 (PMI ~5 years)	Last Seen: Mar 15, 2009	Strong: 2009 disappearance aligns with ~2010 death (1-year gap within PMI error).
Location	Stulsaft Park, Redwood City, CA 94061	Menlo Park, CA 94025	Strong: ~3 miles apart in San Mateo County; high mobility in urban area.
Sex	Female	Female	Exact match.
Age	20-35 years	22 years (at disappearance)	Strong: Prado’s age fits within Jane Doe’s range.
Race/Ethnicity	Uncertain	Hispanic/Latino	Plausible: Uncertain race doesn’t exclude Hispanic; for some reason, the artistic rendering depicts dark skin.
Physical Traits	Height/Weight: Unknown Hair/Eyes: Unknown (skeletal)	Height: 5’0”-5’2” Weight: 145 lbs Hair/Eyes: Brown	Neutral: Skeletal remains limit comparisons; Prado’s traits don’t conflict.
Circumstances	Partial skeletal remains in white cloth, near trail; possible foul play.	Last seen in Menlo Park; no details on lifestyle or risk factors.	Neutral: Vague circumstances for each case.