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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8650) and 6 other sources
Vannita Mayberry, a 30-year-old woman, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on March 6, 1997, from Fort Worth, Texas. She was last seen in the early morning hours at a local diner, where she made a distressed phone call to a friend, asking for a ride home while crying. Vannita was driving a gray 1989 Hyundai Accent with Texas plates, but both she and the vehicle have not been seen since.

Mayberry lived in Saginaw, Texas, where she shared a mobile home with her four dogs. After her disappearance, her pets were found unattended, and the TV in her home was still turned on, which her family found deeply concerning as it was uncharacteristic of her to leave her animals unsupervised. At the time of her disappearance, Mayberry was working through minor legal issues but appeared to be in good spirits and enjoyed her job.

Despite efforts to locate her, her case remains unsolved, and her family continues to seek answers. Her vehicle, a significant lead, was never recovered, and little evidence has surfaced to explain what happened after she left the diner. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of physical evidence, and there are no solid leads regarding her whereabouts.

The case has drawn limited attention over the years, despite the troubling details of her sudden vanishing, leaving her family and friends to endure decades of uncertainty.

Last Seen: Mar 6, 1997

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142210
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142210 • Found Jul 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 49%110–120 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14141 • Found Jul 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"

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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