Attempt to Match: NamUs #UP149967 Compared to Local Missing Women

Thank you for reading. Below, I look at a Jane Doe who was found in St. Louis City, Missouri, and compare the case details to the missing women in the area. - Shane Lambert

Table 1: Summary of Jane Doe (NamUs #UP149967)

Field	Details
NamUs Number	#UP149967
Biological Sex	Female
Race/Ethnicity	Uncertain
Estimated Age Group	Adult - Pre 50
Height	5'4" (64 inches), Estimated
Weight	Cannot Estimate
Date Body Found	September 21, 1993 (Tuesday)
Location Found	St. Louis City, MO (near Hall St & Humboldt Ave, 38°41'59.8"N 90°13'11.2"W) Google Maps goes back to October 2009 for the area, well after the remains were found. I did note some train tracks with bushes nearby in what looks like an industrial area.
County	St. Louis City County, MO
Condition of Remains	Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Estimated Time of Death	I would think likely March–August 1993 (1–6 months prior), possibly earlier if the remains were well hidden
Circumstances	Decomposed remains discovered in St. Louis City
Physical Description	No hair, eye color, or distinctive features reported
Clothing/Accessories	No information entered
ME/C Case Number	CITY-1993-1948

Table 2: Missing Women Ranked by Likelihood of Matching Jane Doe

I looked at missing women who were 5'1" to 5'7", aged 50 or younger, from St. Louis City County or neighboring counties (St. Louis County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, Franklin County, Madison County, St. Clair County), and who went missing before the Jane Doe was found on September 21, 1993. With few details on the Jane Doe's demographics, I developed the list below. The list only reflects my speculation and opinion.

I deemed a missing person more likely to be the Jane Doe based on the time of disappearance (early 1990s, 1990–1992, is most likely, as the ruled-out cases of Janice Dietz and Donna Jenson suggest a death around that time), age (closer to 50 is more likely, given the pre-50 designation), and proximity to the discovery location. The Jane Doe did not appear in the newspaper archives I have access to, nor did she have many details in her NamUs profile, making this a difficult case.

Two cases below have been included with the strikethrough feature. These are missing women in the area, but they are already listed among the rule-outs at NamUs for this Jane Doe.

Janice Dietz would be the most-likely match for the Jane Doe but the authorities have already ruled her out. My top guess would be that the Jane Doe was Lisa Beste, meaning I will take a close look at her case.

	Name	NamUs #	Last Contact	Age	Location	County	Miles	Score
1	Janice Dietz	MP84771	09/10/1991	33	St. Louis, MO	St. Louis City	~5	83.0
2	Lisa Beste	MP19739	01/07/1992	24	Affton, MO	St. Louis County	~9	75.4
3	Nancy Brannon	MP228	11/26/1986	34	Shrewsbury, MO	St. Louis County	~8	74.4
4	Deborah Dean	MP1506	05/03/1985	23	St. Louis, MO	St. Louis City	~5	70.8
5	Donna Jenson	MP43420	04/22/1990	30	Collinsville, IL	Madison, IL	~20	68.3
6	Patricia Girou	MP3871	06/11/1975	45	St. Louis County, MO	St. Louis County	~10	63.0
7	Donna Mezo	MP6401	02/18/1992	16	Belleville, IL	St. Clair, IL	~20	59.6
8	Pauline Szwedo	MP43418	01/14/1975	46	East Saint Louis, IL	St. Clair, IL	~15	58.6
9	Diana Braungardt	MP3253	03/11/1987	18	Festus, MO	Jefferson, MO	~15	57.8
10	Mary Weekly	MP24532	03/03/1978	25	St. Louis, MO	St. Louis City	~5	55.9
11	Sandra Stanek	MP43419	05/01/1986	23	O'Fallon, IL	St. Clair, IL	~20	55.8
12	Kathy Pendelton	MP108901	05/31/1976	22	St. Louis, MO	St. Louis City	~5	54.2
13	Marie Mueller	MP33954	03/05/1972	43	Frontenac, MO	St. Louis County	~10	53.8
14	Phyllis Corbin	MP50556	11/01/1963	16	St. Louis, MO	St. Louis City	~5	38.5
15	Tammy Surdam	MP34986	08/10/1979	13	St. Charles, MO	St. Charles, MO	~15	38.8

How You Can Help

Try to enhance the details of the Jane Doe's case. Finding a newspaper article would help with that. At time of writing, the Websleuths forum for this Jane Doe was not well developed.

Why is Lisa Marie Beste the Top Pick?

Lisa Marie Beste, missing since January 7, 1992.

Lisa Marie Beste (NamUs #MP19739) is the top non-ruled-out candidate to match the Jane Doe (NamUs #UP149967), found skeletonized on September 21, 1993, in St. Louis City, Missouri, due to her weighted-average alignment with key criteria: time of disappearance, age, and geographic proximity. 

The exclusion of Janice Dietz (missing since 1991) and Donna Jenson (missing since 1990) suggests investigators estimated the Jane Doe’s death in the early 1990s, making Beste’s disappearance on January 7th, 1992, highly relevant. Skeletonization could occur fairly rapidly in St. Louis due the warm and humid climate but the exact conditions aren't available.

Beste was 24 years old when she went missing from Affton, St. Louis County. That's not the best age for the Jane Doe, who was listed as pre-50. I assumed that their designation of pre-50 implied that they had some reason to think she might be closer to 50 than other Does, who receive lower-age estimates (ie. pre-40).

Beste's height was also a close match, NamUs says she was 5'1" to 5'3" and the Jane Doe was estimated at 5'4". The difference is not significant as morticians often struggle with height estimates when looking at skeletonized remains.

Beste was last seen just 9 miles from the Jane Doe’s discovery site at Hall Street and Humboldt Avenue. Beste’s temporal and geographic alignment makes her the strongest candidate, though her younger age slightly tempers the match. Further forensic analysis, like dental records, could confirm or refute this hypothesis. Furthermore, more case details that may be available in newspapers or online would be welcomed to improve match potential.

15 Women Missing Since October 2015: A Decade of Unanswered Questions

Posted on October 9, 2025

October 2015 marked the 10-year disappearances of 16 women in NamUs across the U.S.A., from California deserts to New York streets. As of October 2025, these cases, documented by NamUs, remain unsolved, leaving families, friends, and missing persons advocates in limbo. Let’s take a moment to revisit their cases to try and keep their names alive.

Who Are the Missing Women of October 2015?

These women vanished in late 2015, with no confirmed sightings since. Below is a snapshot from NamUs data, detailing their last known moments.

Name	Age at Disappearance	Location	Last Seen Details	Ethnicity/Race	Notable Marks/Details
Michelle Albert	32	Houston, TX	Left home on Oct 1; clothing unknown.	Black/African American	Beauty mark below left eye; pockmark on forehead.
Joy Stewart	45	Aurora, CO	Vanished around Oct 2; no specific circumstances noted.	Black/African American	5'7", 135 lbs; limited public details available.
Angela Boisvert	31	St. Petersburg, FL	Departed a family member's home on Oct 3; left three children.	White/Caucasian	Missing front tooth; dot scar on forehead; pierced ears.
Amanda Poole MPC article	16	Memphis, TN	Walked to school bus stop on Oct 8; never arrived.	Black/African American	5'7", 150 lbs; wore white shirt and khaki pants.
Diana Martin	53	Santa Fe, NM	Abandoned hotel room at Garrett's Desert Inn on Oct 11.	White/Caucasian	5'3"-5'7", 130-180 lbs; graying hair.
Mackenzie Marken	14	Weston, WI	Left home early morning Oct 11; possible runaway.	White/Caucasian	Wore purple glasses; may use alias "Doll."
Judine Hutcherson	20	Buffalo, NY	Disappeared Oct 12; urban area raises trafficking concerns.	Black/African American	Limited info; last modified Jan 2025.
Taniya Simien	16	North Hills, CA	Last contact Oct 12; possible at-risk factors.	Black/African American	Recent case update in Sep 2025; few leads.
Juana Morales Mendez	16	Owensboro, KY	Vanished Oct 12; may have been with sister or adult male.	Hispanic/Latino	Shoulder-length black hair; brown eyes.
Wennie Senica	78	Elk Grove, CA	Elderly disappearance Oct 13; possibly wandering.	Asian	4'11", 100 lbs; gray hair; vulnerable age.
Delores Martin	17	Knoxville, TN	Left home Oct 23; no confirmed sightings since.	Hispanic/Latino	Part of East TN missing cluster; ongoing search.
Brook Peck	21	New Port Richey, FL	Met unknown person at gas station Oct 26; history of substance use.	White/Caucasian	Multiple tattoos (clock, skull, arrow); suspicious circumstances.
Heidy Chavez	15	Brooklyn, NY	Oct 29 sighting; possible company of sister or adult male.	Hispanic/Latino	5'6", 125 lbs; black hair.
Maybette Serrano	15	Buffalo, NY	Last seen Oct 30; potential runaway or foul play.	Multiple (Hispanic/White)	5'4", 160 lbs; brown hair/eyes.
Christina Bastian	34	Apple Valley, CA	Left friend's house Oct 31 with dog (later found); truck abandoned.	White/Caucasian	Bipolar disorder (off meds); belongings scattered on highway.
Note: All cases active as of Oct 2025; NamUs IDs available for deeper dives.

The Lasting Impact of Absence

What does it mean when someone is missing for ten years? To be fair, it's just a round number. However, it certainly does rule-out a short-term absence, like a runaway, someone who was temporarily upset and disappeared for the short-term to cool-off, and other short-term scenarios. The longer someone is missing, the more credible their disappearance is in terms of being something that should merit concern. In my opinion, that happens well before ten years.

National Online Clearinghouses for Missing Persons: A Guide to English-Speaking Countries

National Online Clearinghouses for Missing Persons: A Guide to English-Speaking Countries

By: Shane Lambert
Original publication date: October 5th, 2025

Online clearinghouses for missing persons are essential tools that enable families, law enforcement, and communities to collaborate in resolving cases. These platforms centralize case data, facilitate tip submissions, and often integrate forensic databases.

As most of the readers at Missing Persons Commentary are English speaking, I decided to start, build, and update a page for English-speaking countries that have developed online clearinghouses for missing person cases. 

Below, I explore key clearinghouses in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and other English-speaking regions, highlighting their features and impact.

United States: NamUs – A Comprehensive National Resource

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), launched in 2009 by the U.S. Department of Justice, is a cornerstone for missing persons cases (namus.nij.ojp.gov). Handling over 600,000 annual reports, NamUs offers a free, public-access database for missing persons, unidentified remains, and unclaimed bodies. Users can search profiles, submit anonymous tips, and upload family DNA for matching. Law enforcement accesses forensic tools like fingerprint and dental analysis. With an estimated 100,000 active cases at any time, NamUs has resolved thousands, empowering families to engage directly in searches.

Canada: Canada's Missing – Centralized Coordination

Canada's Missing (canadasmissing.ca), managed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR), addresses 70,000–80,000 annual reports, most resolved quickly.

The platform provides searchable profiles of missing individuals and unidentified remains, with tools for tip submissions and downloadable posters. Canada’s Missing also promotes awareness through campaigns, supporting families navigating long-term cases. Furthermore, there are publications regarding missing people provided.

United Kingdom: UK Missing Persons Unit – National Investigative Support

In the United Kingdom, the UK Missing Persons Unit (UKMPU), part of the National Crime Agency, operates its primary resource at nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/missingpersons. Handling over 200,000 annual reports, the UKMPU serves as a national and international liaison for missing persons and unidentified remains cases. 

The charity Missing People (missingpeople.org.uk) complements this with an independent appeal database and 24/7 family support, enhancing community outreach.

Ireland: Garda Missing Persons – DNA-Integrated System

Ireland’s An Garda Síochána maintains its missing persons portal at garda.ie/en/missing-persons, featuring active case profiles, including children linked to globalmissingkids.org. The site supports tip submissions and integrates with Forensic Science Ireland’s DNA database, established in 2015, which stores profiles from relatives and remains for international matching via Interpol. Northern Ireland aligns with the UK’s system under the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Non-profit efforts like missing.ie provide additional helplines for families.

Australia and New Zealand: Regional Focus with Public Engagement

Australia’s National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC), run by the Australian Federal Police, operates via missingpersons.gov.au, profiling over 2,600 long-term cases from 38,000 annual reports. It promotes cases through social media, posters, and National Missing Persons Week, linking to state databases. New Zealand’s police maintain a concise list at police.govt.nz/missing-persons, displaying select cases with permission and offering guidance for international reports. Both nations emphasize rapid resolution, with most cases closing within days, but stress ongoing cross-border needs.

NamUs Unidentified Women Uploaded in September 2025 – Seeking Public Help for Resolutions

15 Recent NamUs Jane Doe Cases: Unidentified Women Uploaded in September 2025 – Seeking Public Help for Resolutions

By: Shane Lambert
Published: October 1, 2025

There were 15 new unidentified female cases—known as Jane Does—uploaded to NamUs between September 1 and October 1, 2025. These cases span decades, from tragic discoveries in the 1990s to fresh investigations in 2025. 

Today, we're shining a light on these stories, including enhanced details on three poignant cases: an infant found in a Texas dumpster in 1993, decomposed remains in Missouri from the same era, and a hospital patient in South Carolina who passed under a false name. Public tips could be the key to identifying them—have you seen someone matching these descriptions?

Overview of the 15 NamUs Jane Doe Cases Uploaded in September 2025

These cases represent a mix of historical cold cases and recent recoveries, all entered into NamUs to leverage advanced matching algorithms, DNA analysis, and public outreach. Sorted by date the body was found, the table below summarizes key details. Readers should note that the date a body was found, certainly does not mean that the person died close to that date.

NamUs Case Number	Date Body Found	Location Found	Age Range	Race	Height	Weight	Circumstances	NamUs Case Created
UP150622	04/20/1993	Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas (Candlewood Apartments)	Infant	White / Caucasian	1'2" (14 inches)	8 lbs	Found in a dumpster under newspaper	09/27/2025
UP149967	09/21/1993	St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri	Adult (Pre-50)	Uncertain	5'4" (64 inches)	Cannot Estimate	Decomposed remains discovered	09/12/2025
UP150810	11/15/1994	Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina	45-50 Years	White / Caucasian	5'5" (65 inches)	148 lbs	Died in hospital under alias "Elenoir Hart"	10/01/2025
UP150846	03/01/2023	Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida	--	Black / African American	--	--	Was entering USA illegally. Was being returned, but died.	10/01/2025
UP150119	05/18/2025	San Francisco, San Francisco, California	40-60 Years	White / Caucasian	--	--	--	09/25/2025
UP149976	07/09/2025	Queens, Queens, New York	50-80 Years	Black / African American	--	--	--	09/18/2025
UP150593	07/11/2025	Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas	35-55 Years	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP149757	07/29/2025	Franktown, Douglas, Colorado	30-50 Years	Multiple	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP149746	07/29/2025	Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee	30-60 Years	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/16/2025
UP149753	07/29/2025	Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee	40-60 Years	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/16/2025
UP149837	08/08/2025	Lutz, Hillsborough, Florida	--	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP149885	08/19/2025	Hood River, Hood River, Oregon	--	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/23/2025
UP150599	08/20/2025	Coweta, Wagoner, Oklahoma	--	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/30/2025
UP150506	09/17/2025	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan	--	White / Caucasian	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP150777	09/26/2025	Houston, Harris, Texas	--	Black / African American	--	--	--	09/30/2025

Note: Data sourced from NamUs uploads as of October 1, 2025. All cases remain unidentified, with no public matches reported. Submit tips via NamUs.gov.

Spotlight on NamUs UP150622: The Heartbreaking 1993 Corpus Christi Infant Case

NamUs case UP150622 is an unidentified female infant discovered on April 20, 1993, in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Dubbed "Baby Jane Doe," the newborn—estimated at just 1'2" (14 inches) tall and 8 lbs—was found by a woman rummaging through a dumpster at an apartment complex, concealed under a piece of newspaper. Her straight, thick black hair and dark eyes were noted, with her face recognizable despite the circumstances.

I did find a newspaper article pertaining to this case. There was one in the April 21st, 1993 edition of the Corpus-Christi Caller Times.

In my opinion, if solved, then it would be DNA that does it. However, someone coming forward is still not out of the question despite the 32 years that have passed. In cases like these, there is not going to be a missing person report that corresponds to the Jane Doe because, when dealing with newborn Jane Does, the deceased doesn't usually have an advocate that knew her.

Deep Dive into NamUs UP149967: 1993 St. Louis Decomposed Remains Mystery

Shifting to another 1990s cold case, UP149967 involves an adult female (pre-50 years) whose decomposed remains were found on September 21, 1993, in St. Louis City, Missouri (ZIP 63147). Estimated height: 5'4" (64 inches); weight and precise age range unavailable. The skeleton was near-complete but not recognizable, with race uncertain. Uploaded to NamUs on September 12, 2025 (ME/C #CITY-1993-1948), this case evokes questions of foul play or exposure in an urban setting. No hair, eye, or distinctive features were documented due to decomposition. 

Examining NamUs UP150810: The 1994 Myrtle Beach Hospital Alias Case

Rounding out the trio is UP150810, a white/Caucasian female aged 45-50 found deceased on November 15, 1994, in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina (ZIP 29578). She checked into a local hospital the day prior as "Eleanor Hart" (or "Elonoir Hart") but passed from natural causes before next-of-kin could be verified and her details proved false. At 5'5" (65 inches) and 148 lbs, she had gray/partially gray hair and blue eyes, with a "recognizable face" in the NamUs description.

Usually, that designation is meant for Jane Does that are deceased and decomposed but this Jane Doe is someone hospital staff must have spoken to while alive. Despite this, no photo was uploaded to the case, which would aid greatly in identification.

Why These NamUs Jane Doe Cases Matter: The Push for Identification in 2025

With over 13,000 unidentified cases in NamUs nationwide, these 15 uploads—especially the detailed 1993 infant, St. Louis skeleton, and South Carolina alias—renew calls for forensic genealogy, DNA submissions, and tips. Resolutions bring peace to families; in 2023 alone, NamUs facilitated hundreds via matches. As cases like these resurface, SEO-optimized awareness (keywords: NamUs Jane Doe cases 2025, unidentified women Texas Missouri South Carolina) amplifies reach. Share this post, submit leads at NamUs.gov, and help close these chapters. Have information? Contact authorities today.

Pepper Reed Missing: Could UP4389 Be the Match?

By: Shane Lambert
Original Publication Date: September 29th, 2025 (Monday)

Pepper Reed Case Summary (NamUs #MP150118)

With Pepper Reed’s case, what is hard to overlook is that she was deeply intertwined with Terry Rasmussen in the stages of her life leading up to her disappearance event. He is a man whose criminal legacy has recently captivated true crime audiences.

In December 1975, when Pepper Reed was last seen in Houston, Texas, she was three months pregnant with Rasmussen’s child. This child, later named Rea Rasmussen, was born on June 15, 1976, in Anaheim, California, entailing that Pepper remained alive at least until then despite the official last contact date being late in 1975. Her association with Rasmussen, who later became a suspected serial killer, adds a layer of tragedy to her disappearance.

Terry Rasmussen’s crimes have been spotlighted in recent years, notably in the 2025 Oxygen series *Unknown Serial Killers of America* (Season 1, Episode 4), which detailed his role in the Bear Brook murders and other killings across decades. The episode, aired in June 2025, explores how he used aliases like Bob Evans and Gordon Jenson to evade detection. His conviction for a 2003 California murder and suspected involvement in multiple unsolved cases have kept his story relevant, with calls for tips on missing women like Pepper still active.

Category	Details
NamUs Case Number	MP150118
Legal Name	Pepper Reed
Biological Sex	Female
Race/Ethnicity	White / Caucasian
Missing Age	23 Years
Current Age	73 Years
Height	5'2" - 5'4" (62-64 Inches)
Weight	115-130 lbs, but was pregnant in the time period close to her disappearance event
BMI	20.2 - 23.0 (based on height 5'2"-5'4" and weight 115-130 lbs) (pregnancy should be noted)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown (Both)
Date of Last Contact	December 18, 1975 is stated at NamUs, but Pepper Reed did give birth to a child in June 1976 in Anaheim. This suggests that she was likely seen there, perhaps even in a hospital.
Last Known Location	Anaheim, Orange County, California
Circumstances	Last seen in Houston, Texas, with boyfriend Terry Rasmussen between December 12-18, 1975, while three months pregnant. Moved to Anaheim, where daughter Rea was born on June 15, 1976. Rea was found deceased in Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire, in 2000, identified in 2025. Terry Rasmussen, convicted of murder, is suspected in Pepper's disappearance and the Bear Brook Murders.

Attempt to Match: Pepper Reed and UP4389 (Jane Doe)

UP4389 stands out as a compelling match for Pepper Reed. The Jane Doe was found as only skeletal remains, discovered in a Valencia wash off I-5 on January 26th, 1980. Skeletal remains and being found in wash suggest a delayed find, which could include a potential 1976 homicide.  Decomposition and exposure could easily account for the three-year gap, especially if someone disposed of her hastily after Rea's birth and then fled. 

The estimated age range of 17-24 aligns closely with Pepper’s 23 at disappearance, while the White/Caucasian race matches perfectly, and the height/weight (5'5"-5'9", 115-130 lbs) is a strong fit—Pepper’s 5'2"-5'4" is a minor variance, but skeletal measurements can fluctuate by 2-4 inches without complete remains, and the weight range is spot-on (both are 115-130 estimates).

 

21 Missing Women Cases From NamUs Highlighted for September 2025: Cases, Chart, and Call for Action

Missing Women Reported to NamUs in September 2025: A Call for Awareness

By: Shane Lambert
Original publication date: September 29th, 2025

Overview of Missing Women Cases in NamUs

In September 2025, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) added numerous cases of women and girls missing in the United States. In the chart below, I include those that are now missing for at least one year.

These cases, spanning various ages, ethnicities, and regions, underscore the need for public awareness and cooperation with law enforcement to help locate these individuals. The data, extracted from NamUs, provides a snapshot of the diverse circumstances surrounding the disappearances, from teenagers to elderly women, across urban and rural settings.

Detailed Chart of Missing Women

The following chart summarizes the 21 missing women and girls added to NamUs in September 2025 that are missing for at least one year. I focus on that to ensure that the case is a credible missing person case, noting that a lot of newly missing people do not stay missing for long. The chart below is organized by oldest case, in terms of Date of Last Contact.

Name	Age at Disappearance	Last Known Location	State	Biological Sex	Race/Ethnicity	Date of Last Contact	NamUs Case Created
Pepper Reed	23	Anaheim, Orange	CA	Female	White / Caucasian	12/18/1975	09/12/2025
Christine Longino	31	Sandy Springs, Fulton	GA	Female	White / Caucasian	10/14/2005	09/29/2025
Angela Freeman	43	Girard, Burke	GA	Female	Black / African American	04/02/2014	09/30/2025
Carol Chavez	60	Pueblo, Pueblo	CO	Female	Hispanic / Latino	03/15/2018	09/17/2025
Sophia De Oliveira-Sim	7	Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade	FL	Female	White / Caucasian	08/26/2019	09/13/2025
Jennifer Kline	43	Eureka, Humboldt	CA	Female	White / Caucasian	07/01/2020	09/25/2025
Toni Shlaes	74	Los Angeles, Los Angeles	CA	Female	White / Caucasian	07/27/2021	09/29/2025
Lucille Cowell	59	Pensacola, Escambia	FL	Female	White / Caucasian	09/04/2021	09/26/2025
Marta Panto-Garcia	16	Spring, Montgomery	TX	Female	Multiple	02/19/2022	09/10/2025
Sebastiana Panto-Garcia	15	Spring, Montgomery	TX	Female	Hispanic / Latino	02/19/2022	09/10/2025
Daniya Botabayeva	14	Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade	FL	Female	White / Caucasian	06/07/2022	09/15/2025
Mariela Bajurto-Mejia	15	Spring, Montgomery	TX	Female	Hispanic / Latino	09/18/2022	09/10/2025
Nicole Clark	32	San Francisco, San Francisco	CA	Female	White / Caucasian	01/01/2023	09/22/2025
Lisa Dalley	32	Mesa, Maricopa	AZ	Female	White / Caucasian	01/10/2023	09/17/2025
Sara Ahern	33	Frederick, Frederick	MD	Female	White / Caucasian	04/11/2023	09/05/2025
Wicheng Deng	21	Bellevue, King	WA	Female	Black / African American	08/07/2023	09/17/2025
Mayra Elias Jimenez	16	Acworth, Cherokee	GA	Female	Hispanic / Latino	08/16/2023	09/11/2025
Shelby Mower	25	Las Vegas, Clark	NV	Female	White / Caucasian	10/19/2023	09/26/2025
Kathy Bradcoski	48	Grand Rapids, Kent	MI	Female	White / Caucasian	04/05/2024	09/11/2025
Maria Pascual	14	Springfield, Robertson	TN	Female	Hispanic / Latino	05/11/2024	09/19/2025
Persha Mcclendon	28	Detroit, Wayne	MI	Female	Black / African American	05/14/2024	09/09/2025

How You Can Help Solve Missing Persons Cases

The cases reflect a wide range of ages, from 7-year-old Sophia De Oliveira-Sim to 74-year-old Toni Shlaes, and span multiple states, with California (4 cases), Florida (3 cases), Texas (3 cases), and Georgia (3 cases) being the most represented. This could reflect activity among those professionally involved with updates as opposed to missing people trends.

The racial and ethnic breakdown includes 11 White/Caucasian, 5 Hispanic/Latino, 3 Black/African American, and 1 Multiple heritage individual, indicating the diverse backgrounds of those reported missing. The dates of last contact range from 1975 to 2024, with some cases lingering unresolved for decades, such as Pepper Reed, missing since 1975. It's this case that I will focus my energy on in an upcoming article.

One simple way you, the reader, can help with these cases is by cross-referencing them against missing persons cases with unidentified Jane Does on the NamUs database. By comparing details such as age, race, and last known location, you may help identify matches that could bring closure to families. This has been done before and will continue to be a part of identification, noting that there are so many missing persons and Jane Does that the queue for professional investigation can be backlogged. Visit NamUs.gov to explore the database and contribute to these efforts.

For individuals who are missing fairly recently, I've found that it's possible to find them on social media. In cases like this, you need to cross reference a lot of details because same-name matches are common.

10 Oldest Missing Persons Cases Uploaded to NamUs in March 2025

10 Oldest Missing Persons Cases on NamUs in March 2025: A Closer Look

By: Shane Lambert
Original time of writing: March 31st, 2025

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) added or updated about 450 missing persons cases between March 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025.

Below is a table featuring the 10 oldest cases from this period, sorted by "Date of Last Contact" (DLC).

These cases, ranging from 1970 to 2009, represent some of the longest-standing mysteries recently brought into focus by NamUs, drawn from various locations across the United States. As of March 31st, 2025, the Gene Stees case is the only one I've been able to look at on this site. He is missing as a fugitive from justice.

The Oldest Cases Uploaded to NamUs in March 2025

NamUs Case #	Name	Gender	Race/Ethnicity	Date of Last Contact	Missing From	Missing Age	Date Modified
#MP139693	Gene Stees	Male	White / Caucasian	February 21, 1970	Columbus, OH	38 Years	March 21, 2025
#MP140536	Daniel Weaver	Male	White / Caucasian	January 18, 1983	Waco, TX	20 Years	March 31, 2025
#MP139619	Wanda Phillips	Female	Black / African American	April 12, 1991	Tulsa, OK	20 Years	March 23, 2025
#MP139701	Philip Kramer	Male	White / Caucasian	February 12, 1995	Thousand Oaks, CA	42 Years	March 06, 2025
#MP139729	Marcus Hunter	Male	Black / African American	May 08, 1999	Auburn, AL	19 Years	March 06, 2025
#MP140783	Torey Newlin	Male	Multiple	February 16, 2002	Lahaina, HI	23 Years	March 25, 2025
#MP140784	Roger Brittain	Male	White / Caucasian	May 21, 2004	Lahaina, HI	34 Years	March 25, 2025
#MP140377	Rosa Pacheco-Monroy	Female	Hispanic / Latino	July 23, 2006	Panama City, FL	15 Years	March 20, 2025
#MP140379	Monica Cordoza	Female	Hispanic / Latino	September 17, 2006	Panama City, FL	14 Years	March 21, 2025
#MP139644	Cristina Hernandez-Abarco	Female	Hispanic / Latino	January 16, 2009	Wilmington, DE	21 Years	March 06, 2025

These cold cases, some over 50 years old, reflect a variety of demographics—ages 14 to 42, and ethnicities including White/Caucasian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Multiple.

There are locations across eight states. Clusters in Lahaina, HI (2 cases) and Panama City, FL (2 cases) stand out, potentially indicating priorities within certain offices in the last month. All cases were modified in March 2025, between March 06 and March 31, suggesting renewed efforts to resolve these decades-old mysteries.

Comparing Philip Kramer’s Wikipedia and NamUs Profiles

The Philip Kramer listed in NamUs (#MP139701) and the Philip Taylor Kramer on Wikipedia share striking similarities, suggesting they are the same person. Below is a table comparing key details from both sources:

Detail	Wikipedia	NamUs
Full Name	Philip Taylor Kramer	Philip Taylor Kramer
Date of Last Contact	February 12, 1995	February 12, 1995
Location	Los Angeles County/Ventura County, CA	Thousand Oaks, CA (Ventura County)
Age at Disappearance	42	42
Physical Description	Not specified (tall, athletic implied)	6’5”, 215 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes
Circumstances	Drove to LAX to pick up a business associate; made calls, including a suicidal 911 call mentioning O.J. Simpson	Last seen at Los Robles Hospital, heading to LAX to pick up friends; under stress, not sleeping
Resolution	Remains found May 29, 1999, in Decker Canyon; probable suicide	Listed as missing (no resolution noted)

The overlap in name, date, location, age, and circumstances (LAX trip, stress) is too precise to suggest two different people. The main discrepancy—NamUs’s lack of resolution—points to an error, as Wikipedia confirms the case was closed in 1999.

Philip Kramer's Inclusion Likely An Error

The Philip Kramer listed in NamUs (#MP139701) matches the well-documented Philip Taylor Kramer, Iron Butterfly bassist, who vanished on February 12, 1995, from Thousand Oaks, CA. Both profiles share the same full name (Philip Taylor Kramer), disappearance date, location, age (42), and circumstances—visiting Los Robles Hospital, heading to LAX, under stress.

Wikipedia confirms his remains were found in May 1999 in Decker Canyon, ruled a probable suicide, resolving the case. A July 25, 1999, Standard Speaker newspaper clipping further corroborates this, reporting that Kramer, a 42-year-old Iron Butterfly member, was found dead in a smashed van in a California ravine, four years after vanishing in 1995.

NamUs’s physical details (6’5”, 215 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes) align with Kramer’s known profile, though Wikipedia lacks exact stats. Yet, NamUs lists him as missing in 2025, an apparent error. NamUs isn’t immune to mistakes—reports like NPR’s March 10, 2025, piece highlight thousands of data inconsistencies. This case likely reflects a clerical glitch, perhaps from re-entering old records without verifying its 1999 closure. 

I couldn't find any news suggesting that the case was reopened. I will send an email to the relevant authorities and update this blog accordingly.

Marisol Hernandez: Missing from San Antonio, TX Since January 16, 2004 - Unsolved Case

Missing Person: Marisol Hernandez

NOT the actual vehicle. Example of a green 1996 Ford Mustang.

Notes on the pictures:

The first image is of Marisol Hernandez. The second is an example of a green 1996 Ford Mustang, not her actual car, included to illustrate the vehicle she was driving.

Details from a government source (might be paraphrased):

Marisol was last seen at approximately 8:30 a.m. on January 16, 2004, at Avance Head Start Child Care on Acme Castroville Roads, San Antonio, after dropping off her toddler daughter. She was driving a green 1996 Ford Mustang, license plate F19SBT. Her car was later found locked and abandoned at a strip mall in the 4800 block of W. Commerce.

Last contact: January 16, 2004 (Friday), approximately 8:30 a.m.
Last location: San Antonio, Texas - Avance Head Start Child Care on Acme Castroville Roads
Age when Marisol Hernandez disappeared: 32
DOB: She would have been born between January 17th, 1971 and January 16th, 1972
Sex: Female
Height in inches: 62
Weight in pounds (lbs): 130
BMI: 23.77 - Healthy weight (calculated to help picture what Marisol might have looked like)
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Hair color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinctive Features: Pierced ears; red heart tattoo on upper left arm
Link to Government Source: NamUs MP4285 (right-click to open)
Websleuths discussion page: Marisol Hernandez Case (right-click to open)

Clothing Worn When Last Seen

Item	Description	Details	Source
Jeans	Dark blue Gap jeans	Worn on January 16, 2004	The Charley Project
Sweater	Black long-sleeve with white collar	Layered under another sweater	The Charley Project
Sweater	Black button-down	Worn over the long-sleeve sweater	The Charley Project
Shoes	Black closed-toe Easy Spirit	Size 6½	The Charley Project
Handbag	Black Fiesta Texas handbag	Red sides with white lettering	The Charley Project
Phone	Silver Sprint flip camera phone	Carried at the time	The Charley Project

Unraveling the Mystery: Key Insights and Updates

By: Shane Lambert
Original time of writing: March 12, 2025

Has Marisol Hernandez been found?

As of March 2025, Marisol remains missing. Her home was in the 2400 block of Rivas Street, San Antonio, but she was last seen at Avance Head Start Child Care. Her car was found locked and abandoned on January 19, 2004, three days after she vanished, at a strip mall 1-2 miles away on West Commerce Street [KSAT, Jan 19, 2004]. The San Antonio Police searched extensively, but no major leads emerged. Her family, including sister Mary Lou Castillo, emphasized her role as a mother of three.

What does the vehicle discovery suggest?

She might have been shopping, but an in-mall abduction seems unlikely due to witnesses and security. A parking lot abduction—either as she exited or returned to her Mustang—is more plausible, given her small frame, though her family responsibilities complicate this theory. Furthermore, the theory is complicated by the fact that her car was found three days after he disappearance. This raises the question as to whether it sat in the parking lot for three days or if it was moved there close to the time when it was discovered.

Unexplained Words: Marisol’s Last Statement and Theories

Marisol reportedly told her mother, “Mom, if I don’t return, it’s because someone killed me,” on the day she vanished [KSAT, Jan 16, 2004]. Verbal statements like these are hard to authenticate, leaving questions about whether she sensed imminent danger.

According to her boyfriend Justin Meece, Marisol was set to meet her ex, Mark Martinez, at the Attorney General’s office on January 16, 2004, to discuss child support, though Martinez denied a scheduled meeting [KSAT, Feb 6, 2004]. Her sister Mary Lou Castillo also noted she was meeting someone about her kids but never made it [KSAT, Jan 26, 2004]. Martinez, the father of her two younger children and a person of interest who refused a polygraph test, remains unlinked by definitive evidence to her disappearance.

Although the remark’s authenticity is uncertain, it might have been a casual comment that later seemed prophetic or it could reflect Marisol’s awareness of a threat around her. Similar cases include Susan Powell, Amber Guichelaar, and Kathleen Savio, who made eerie predictions before their fates, suggesting a pattern worth considering in unresolved mysteries like this.

Name	What they said/wrote	Circumstances	Outcome
Marisol Hernandez	"Mom, if I don’t return, it’s because someone killed me."	Disappeared January 16, 2004, after meeting a child’s father.	Never found; statement unverified.
Susan Powell	"If I die, it may not be an accident."	Disappeared December 7, 2009; husband a suspect.	Body never found; husband killed self and sons.
Amber Guichelaar	"Am I safe sleeping next to him?"	Found dead November 16, 2020; husband convicted.	Husband sentenced to prison.
Kathleen Savio	Told friends her ex might harm her.	Found dead February 29, 2004; ex convicted.	Ex-husband Drew Peterson convicted.

How You Can Help

If you have information, contact the San Antonio Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at (210) 207-7660 [KSAT, Jan 19, 2004] or submit a tip via NamUs MP4285. Sharing this post could bring Marisol’s family closer to closure.

Use Wayback Machine for Old Links Related to this Case

For those interested in diving deeper into Marisol Hernandez’s disappearance, the Wayback Machine offers a valuable resource to access archived news articles that are no longer available on live websites. One particularly insightful article is available at this KSAT link from February 6, 2004. This piece, titled "Missing Woman's Boyfriend Ruled Out As Suspect," provides detailed accounts from her boyfriend Justin Meece about her planned child support meeting with Mark Martinez, alongside Martinez’s denial of the meeting, offering critical context to the events of January 16, 2004. Readers are encouraged to explore this archived report to better understand the early investigation and the lingering questions surrounding her case.

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Sandra Faye Thompson Missing: Jacksonville, Florida Woman Vanishes in 1984 (Attempt to Match)

Missing Person: Sandra Faye Thompson

Notes on the pictures:

I have to say that these pictures do not look like the same person to me. I feel that way even if the black and white photo is from high school and the color photo is up to eight years later. However, there are no notes at NamUs suggesting that they are different people. The details for the case are sparse as well.

Details from a government source (might be paraphrased): Sandra was last seen in Florida on July 2nd, 1984.

Last contact: July 2nd, 1984 (Monday)
Last location: Jacksonville, Florida
Age when Sandra Faye Thompson disappeared: 26
Date of birth: February 13th, 1958
Sex: Female
Height in inches: 65 (approximation, often averaged from ranges)
Weight in pounds (lbs): 100 (approximation, often averaged from ranges)
BMI: 16.6 - Underweight (calculated to help picture what Sandra might have looked like)
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Hair color: Black - Straight, thick blackish brown hair
Eye Color: Brown
Link to Government Source: NamUs (right-click to open)

Websleuths discussion page: Sandra Faye Thompson (right-click to open)

Unraveling the Mystery: Key Insights and Updates

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

Has Sandra Faye Thompson been found?

The Websleuths community has kept Sandra’s case alive, with discussions dating back to 2016, without their activity, there would not be much available online to read about this missing person. There is speculation online about a possible connection to unidentified remains, such as UP116037, covered here at MPC. This is a Jane Doe discovered in Palm Bay, Florida, in January 1985, though no definitive link has been established.

Points Comparing Sandra Faye Thompson to UP116037 (Attempt to Match)

Websleuths Username: SimsGuy67, to my knowledge, associated the cases first.

Geographical Proximity: Sandra disappeared from Jacksonville, Florida, while UP116037 was found in Palm Bay, Florida, about 150 miles apart, both within the same state.

Timeline Alignment: Sandra went missing on July 2, 1984, and UP116037 was discovered on January 17, 1985, a gap of roughly 6.5 months, which matches UP116037’s estimated PMI of 6 months. This suggests the unidentified individual may have died around mid-1984, which is almost to the day when Sandra disappeared.

Age Range: Sandra was 26 years old at the time of her disappearance, fitting squarely within UP116037’s estimated age range of 24-28 years.

Height: Sandra’s height was 5'5" (65 inches), slightly above UP116037’s estimated range of 5'2" to 5'4" (62-64 inches), but within a reasonable margin of error for skeletal estimates.

Weight: Sandra weighed 100 lbs, aligning closely with UP116037’s estimated weight of 95-105 lbs, indicating a similar slender build.

Race/Ethnicity: Both Sandra and UP116037 are classified as White/Caucasian, supporting a potential match

Is there some kind of alignment between the UP and the MP in a more abstract way? The body seems to have been a body dump. Somehow, that's consistent with the MP having dangerous associations, as suggested at the Websleuths forum. However, the chart below sticks to more convincing points of comparison.

My AI's Assistant's Guess on the Probability That This is a Match

Mathematical guesses using AI are just food for thought. But they are nice to have because they can eliminate the bias we bring to research efforts as humans. For instance, as a researcher, you sort of want the match to be right and that can affect you. AI doesn't have such wants. The more information that's available, the better but here's what Grok had to say about the chances of these two being one and the same person.

"I’d estimate a 70-75% chance that Sandra Faye Thompson and the Jane Doe are the same person. This reflects a strong likelihood driven by timeline, age, and physical overlap, tempered by the distance between locations and absence of conclusive forensic or circumstantial links. Rounding for simplicity, I’ll settle on 75% as a reasonable mathematical guess, acknowledging it’s an approximation based on available data." (Grok, X's AI)

Basically, the physical characteristics, age, and timeline match, but there is doubt due to distance and a lack of conclusive forensic evidence. Still, I think these two cases need to be looked at

Criteria	Sandra Faye Thompson	UP116037	Match?	Explanation
Geographical Proximity	Jacksonville, Florida	Palm Bay, Florida (150 miles)	✅	Both locations are in Florida, 150 miles apart, a reasonable distance for a potential connection.
Timeline Alignment	Missing: July 2, 1984	Found: Jan 17, 1985 (PMI: 6 mo)	✅	6.5-month gap matches the 6-month PMI, suggesting death around mid-1984, aligning with Sandra’s disappearance.
Age Range	26 years old	24-28 years	✅	Sandra’s age of 26 fits within UP116037’s estimated range of 24-28 years.
Height	5'5" (65 inches)	5'2"-5'4" (62-64 inches)	✅	Sandra’s height is slightly above the range but within a reasonable margin for skeletal estimates.
Weight	100 lbs	95-105 lbs	✅	Sandra’s weight of 100 lbs falls directly within UP116037’s estimated range of 95-105 lbs.
Race/Ethnicity	White/Caucasian	White/Caucasian	✅	Both are classified as White/Caucasian, supporting a potential match.