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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4535) and 7 other sources
Janice Fullam, a 17-year-old girl from Hauppauge, New York, was last seen on October 30, 1981. Fullam, a high school student with a bright future, vanished under mysterious circumstances that left her family and community searching for answers. On the night of her disappearance, Fullam was last seen by friends, but she never returned home. When she failed to make contact, her family quickly reported her missing, and local authorities began an investigation.

The search for Fullam initially focused on retracing her last known steps. Investigators interviewed her friends, classmates, and family members, hoping to uncover any information that could lead to her whereabouts. Despite these efforts, there were no clear leads. Fullam had no known conflicts or reasons to leave voluntarily, and her sudden disappearance was out of character. Searches were conducted in the surrounding areas of Hauppauge, but no significant evidence surfaced to provide clues about what happened to her.

As days turned into weeks and months, the case grew cold, leaving Fullam’s family in anguish. Despite public appeals for information, including the distribution of missing person flyers, no breakthroughs were made. Fullam’s disappearance remains unsolved, and her family continues to search for answers decades later. Her case remains open, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, in the hopes of finally resolving the mystery of Janice Fullam’s disappearance.

Last Seen: Oct 30, 1981

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Depford Township, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1489
Jane Doe — Depford Township, New Jersey
UP1489 • Found Feb 4, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%122 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Dix Hills, New York
UP131742 • Found Apr 30, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7726
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7726 • Found Apr 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%140 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP6955
Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP6955 • Found Sep 6, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York - unidentified case UP16251
Jane Doe — Phillipstown, New York
UP16251 • Found Oct 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6054
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6054 • Found Jun 17, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%100 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 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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