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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27540) and 9 other sources
Denise Kathleen Anderson, aged 22, disappeared from her Sacramento, California apartment on April 13, 1971. She was last seen by her roommates in the early hours of that morning. When her roommates returned later in the day, Denise was missing, and one of her wigs, which she sometimes wore to alter her appearance, was also gone. There were no signs of struggle or forced entry, but she has never been seen or heard from again.

At the time of her disappearance, Denise was working as both a bank employee and an actress. Investigators found little to no evidence pointing to her whereabouts, and despite extensive searches, her case has remained unsolved for decades. Some theories suggest she may have fallen victim to foul play, though no definitive leads have emerged. Investigators continue to treat her case as an endangered missing person. Over the years, there has been speculation about possible connections to other high-profile cases in the Sacramento area, but none have been confirmed.

Authorities are still seeking any information regarding Denise's disappearance, and her case remains open.

Last Seen: Apr 13, 1971

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Orinda, California - unidentified case UP12922
Jane Doe — Orinda, California
UP12922 • Found Aug 23, 1975
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 46%166 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP17572
Jane Doe — California
UP17572 • Found Oct 30, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 87%100 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Rosa, California
UP17490 • Found Jul 2, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 16–21 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Livermore, California
UP14953 • Found Mar 1, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 19–21 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2389 • Found May 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 28%71 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–125 lb
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 the unidentified case.

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