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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10170) and 5 other sources
Rene Michelle Roof, a 20-year-old woman, went missing on April 15, 1994, after leaving her mother’s home in a mobile home park on East Avenue I in Lancaster, California. At the time of her disappearance, Rene was known to lead a risky lifestyle, struggling with drug addiction from an early age and associating with individuals involved in criminal activities. Despite her circumstances, those close to her emphasized that she was not the type of person to vanish without informing someone.

Rene’s physical description included being 5'5" tall, weighing 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She had distinguishing marks, such as a scar on the back of her right thigh and a tattoo of a heart with a vine on her left wrist. Additionally, she was known to use the alias "Theresa Ranier." Despite the initial investigation, no significant clues have surfaced, and foul play is strongly suspected due to her high-risk lifestyle.

Since her disappearance, authorities have treated the case as an endangered missing person situation, and despite various efforts, it remains unsolved. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continues to seek any new information that might help resolve Rene’s case. Her loved ones remain hopeful that answers will eventually come to light.

Last Seen: Apr 15, 1994

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.

85%Strong
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California - unidentified case UP3673
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California
UP3673 • Found Aug 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 50–60 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 96%140–150 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61191 • Found Nov 13, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Clarita, California
UP11671 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton South, California
UP152658 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP6964
Jane Doe — Corona, California
UP6964 • Found Sep 20, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 125 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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