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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13988) and 13 other sources
Dorothy Goroshko, a 40-year-old woman from Brighton, Massachusetts, was last seen on June 4, 1975. That evening, she went out with friends to The Penalty Box bar near Boston's North Station. After parting ways with her friends, Dorothy disappeared, along with her gold 1970 Ford Maverick. Despite multiple searches, neither Dorothy nor her car have been found.

At the time of her disappearance, Dorothy was dating John “Jack” Boulton, a convicted felon with a violent past, including a manslaughter conviction. Boulton claimed that he and Dorothy had an argument that night and she followed him in her car as he walked home, trying to hit him with the vehicle. His story, however, is inconsistent with other evidence, and authorities have re-examined his role in her disappearance over the years.

Dorothy's family strongly suspects foul play, and despite decades of investigation, no concrete answers have emerged. In 2021, her family offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts, hoping to finally bring closure to the case.

Last Seen: Jun 4, 1975

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Braintree, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15939
Jane Doe — Braintree, Massachusetts
UP15939 • Found Jun 13, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 74%160 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP145672 • Found Feb 28, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP7253
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts
UP7253 • Found Oct 30, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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