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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8627) and 1 other source
Carolyn Jean Long, 49, was last seen on September 23, 1991, in Alvin, Texas. In the months leading up to her disappearance, Carolyn had been involved in a tumultuous relationship with her seventh husband, Gerald Long, whom she had married earlier that year. Their relationship was marked by domestic violence, and Carolyn had sought refuge at a women's shelter shortly before she went missing. She had planned to leave Gerald and even registered as an informant with the Drug Enforcement Administration, claiming he was involved in drug activities.

On September 5, 1991, Carolyn checked out of the women's shelter and was last seen with Gerald at their home. Her final communications, including a phone call to her brother, suggested she wanted to leave but was too frightened to do so. Gerald later claimed she had left for Wichita, Kansas, but she never arrived. Foul play is suspected in Carolyn's disappearance, as she left behind her truck and belongings, and soon after she vanished, Gerald moved another woman into their home. Authorities believe Gerald was involved in her disappearance, but he passed away in 2001 without being formally charged.

Investigators have pursued various leads, including searching the couple’s home and property, but despite finding evidence suggesting foul play, Carolyn has never been located.

Last Seen: Sep 23, 1991

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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
UP594 • Found Dec 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%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 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3533 • Found Sep 29, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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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