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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7821) and 10 other sources
Marilyn J. Roberts, a 33-year-old woman from New Bedford, Massachusetts, was last seen on March 31, 1988. At the time of her disappearance, she was living in New Bedford and had tattoos and needle marks on her arms, likely linked to struggles with substance abuse. Initially, her family believed she had moved to the West Coast to live with relatives, but they later realized she had remained in the New Bedford area.

Marilyn was officially reported missing in June 1988, and her case is believed to be connected to the infamous New Bedford Highway Killer. This unidentified serial killer is linked to the deaths of nine women, all of whom had similar backgrounds involving drug addiction and prostitution. The victims' bodies were found along highways in the New Bedford area between 1988 and 1989. Investigators suspect that Marilyn may have been another victim of this killer, but her remains have never been found, and the case remains unsolved.

Authorities continue to seek information on her whereabouts and the possible connections to the other victims in the case.

Last Seen: Mar 31, 1988

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP7253
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts
UP7253 • Found Oct 30, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut - unidentified case UP8821
Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut
UP8821 • Found Oct 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 89%138 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8507
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8507 • Found Aug 23, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8073
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8073 • Found Mar 12, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 55%75 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6953
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6953 • Found Jul 7, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 94%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6124
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6124 • Found May 8, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%172 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7801
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP7801 • Found May 5, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%168 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%95 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7897
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7897 • Found Oct 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Hackensack, New Jersey
UP1617 • Found Jul 19, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 90%137 lb vs 110–120 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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