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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26951) and 5 other sources
Paula A. Daniels, a 19-year-old African American woman, was last seen on September 9, 1981, at her residence located on the 1500 block of West 60th Street in Los Angeles, California. Standing 5'4" tall and weighing around 190 pounds, she had brown hair and brown eyes at the time of her disappearance. Despite extensive efforts, very few details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have emerged over the years.

Paula’s case remains unsolved, and she is classified as missing under endangered circumstances. Her DNA and dental records have been made available to investigators, but no breakthroughs have been reported. There are no known suspects or leads in the case, and authorities have appealed for anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.

The lack of details has made Paula's disappearance one of many unsolved cases from that era, and her family continues to seek answers and closure.

Last Seen: Sep 9, 1981

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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4106
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4106 • Found Dec 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 22%75–110 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3828
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3828 • Found Nov 26, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 92%Est. 30–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 52%109–130 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP3927 • Found Dec 19, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 44%125 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California - unidentified case UP78204
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP78204 • Found Sep 6, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'4"
Weight 83%140–155 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78193
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78193 • Found Jun 30, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 97%212 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13340
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13340 • Found Aug 31, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 84%Est. 55–75 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'4"
Weight 73%130–145 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Fontana, California - unidentified case UP6429
Jane Doe — Fontana, California
UP6429 • Found Aug 15, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 69%142 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4198
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4198 • Found Jul 30, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 14–17 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 73%115–145 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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