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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10152) and 9 other sources
Denise Ruth Fagot, aged 22, disappeared on March 2, 1989, along with her 1-year-old son, Daniel Spangle, from their apartment in Lancaster, California. Denise was last seen by her boyfriend, who left for work early that morning. A few hours later, Denise's sister arrived at the apartment to pick up a key and found the front door open. The sliding glass door appeared to have been forced open, and a single muddy footprint was discovered near the area. Inside, the closet door in Daniel's bedroom was off its track, and none of Denise’s or Daniel's belongings were missing. Denise’s vehicle remained parked in its designated spot.

Initially, it was suspected that Denise may have left voluntarily, but the discovery of these unsettling signs shifted the investigation to a possible abduction. Despite thorough investigations, neither Denise nor Daniel have been found. The case remains unsolved, though authorities have long suspected foul play. Denise had recently moved to Lancaster to be closer to family following her breakup with Daniel's father, who later failed a lie detector test regarding their disappearances but has not been charged due to insufficient evidence.

The case is classified as an endangered missing persons case, and both Denise and Daniel's families continue to search for answers.

Last Seen: Mar 2, 1989

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.

83%Moderate
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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 89%133 lb vs 115 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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Valencia, California
UP3599 • Found Jul 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 26–38 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3838
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3838 • Found Sep 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 6%170 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California - unidentified case UP3914
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California
UP3914 • Found Feb 20, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%85–125 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Black 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 100%Est. 50–60 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 77%140–150 lb vs 115 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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%136 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP10281 • Found Mar 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 66%Est. 25 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%94 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%45 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 115 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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