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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8488) and 5 other sources
Mary Angela Gallegos, age 50, was last seen on September 2, 1985, in Dallas, Texas. On that day, she boarded a plane bound for El Paso, Texas. Following her arrival, she was believed to have associated with migrant workers in the area. However, after this, she vanished, and her whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities have speculated that foul play might have been involved in her disappearance.

Gallegos is described as a Caucasian woman, standing 5'4" tall and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She had noticeable burn scars that covered two-thirds of the inside of her left leg and was known to sometimes use the first name "Rena" or the surname "Garcia." Despite investigations, no major breakthroughs have been made in her case.

Both the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Northglenn Police Department in Colorado are involved in the investigation, but so far, few details have emerged regarding what happened to her after she was last seen.

Last Seen: Sep 2, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

86%Strong
Jane Doe — Garland, Texas
UP105328 • Found Dec 5, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
Jane Doe — Hillsboro, Texas - unidentified case UP104771
Jane Doe — Hillsboro, Texas
UP104771 • Found Jan 20, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 86%163 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP3801 • Found Jul 11, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 57%180 lb vs 130–140 lb
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14141 • Found Jul 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'4"–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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