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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8487) and 6 other sources
Vivian Joyce Elliott, aged 49, was last seen on September 16, 1992, in Houston, Texas. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a red blouse and white pants. Vivian, who has brown hair and blue eyes, stood 5'6" tall and weighed around 110 pounds. Notably, she was missing two of her bottom teeth, and one of her top teeth was discolored. She also wore glasses for reading and had pierced ears.

Authorities believe that after her disappearance, Vivian may have traveled to the Chula Vista area in San Diego County, California. However, despite these leads, her case remains unsolved, and she has not been heard from since the day she went missing. She is known to use several aliases, including "Joi," "Joy," "Fannie," "Francis," and "Kathleen."

The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have surfaced in the decades since she vanished. Investigators continue to seek any information that might help locate her or explain what happened on the day she disappeared. Her case remains open with the Houston Police Department.

Last Seen: Sep 16, 1992

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.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP72078
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP72078 • Found Jul 21, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP103953 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP594 • Found Dec 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'8"
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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