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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22086) and 1 other source
On a spring day in Bay Shore, New York, 44-year-old Lorraine Pepe vanished. The date was April 10, 1981, and she was last seen at the Anderson Adult Home where she was a resident. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a full-length green coat, tan slacks, and white shoes. She also wore black-rimmed glasses. Lorraine is described as a Caucasian female, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Lorraine's disappearance remain largely unknown, with very few details emerging in the decades since she was last seen. She was a resident and patient at the Anderson Adult Home, but information about why she was there or what her life was like has not been made public. The lack of information has made the investigation incredibly challenging for the Suffolk County Police Department, which is handling her case.

Decades have passed without any significant breakthroughs or leads in the search for Lorraine Pepe. Her case is considered a cold case, and she is classified as an endangered missing person. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers, and investigators continue to seek any new information that could shed light on what happened to her. The overview of this case is one of profound mystery, a woman who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a void of information and a family and community still waiting for answers.

Last Seen: Apr 10, 1981

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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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9093
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9093 • Found Oct 11, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 81%Est. 55–75 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 90%115 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Woodland Township, New Jersey
UP15685 • Found Sep 30, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8339
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP8339 • Found Jul 21, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 67%170 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8507
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8507 • Found Aug 23, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%120 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York - unidentified case UP16251
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York
UP16251 • Found Oct 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5639
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York
UP5639 • Found Nov 6, 2005
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Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9154
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP9154 • Found Apr 1, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8295
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8295 • Found May 13, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6953
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6953 • Found Jul 7, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 20%5'2" vs 5'8"
Weight 90%115 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 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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