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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35866) and 4 other sources
Stephanie Praszker, a 28-year-old woman, was last seen on July 16, 1985, in San Francisco, California. She was reported missing after disappearing under unclear circumstances and has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Stephanie was wearing a black and gray striped jacket and blue jeans. She stood at 5'3" and weighed about 108 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Notably, she had track marks on her arms and wrists, possibly linked to a behavioral disorder she was suffering from.

Stephanie's case has remained unsolved for decades, with few details surfacing over the years. Although she was mentioned as deceased in her father's 1998 obituary, there has been no definitive information or evidence regarding her fate. Investigators continue to treat the case as open, hoping for new leads. The San Francisco Police Department is still actively seeking any information that might help uncover what happened to Stephanie.

If you have any details or tips, you are encouraged to reach out to the authorities. Her case remains listed in national missing persons databases, including the California Department of Justice and NamUs.

Last Seen: Jul 16, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125213
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP125213 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 108 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP5932
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5932 • Found Apr 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 108 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
Jane Doe — Newark, California
UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'3"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 89%125 lb vs 108 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 108 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP10944
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California
UP10944 • Found Jan 16, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — East Los Angeles, California
UP10547 • Found Feb 25, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 40%352 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%102 lb vs 108 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 98%120–125 lb vs 108 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5958 • Found Jun 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%109 lb vs 108 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Woodside, California
UP9681 • Found Mar 1, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen

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 the unidentified case.

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