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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6985) and 6 other sources
Teresa Faye Hammon, an 18-year-old woman, was last seen on May 8, 1981, in Sacramento, California. At the time of her disappearance, she was living with her boyfriend, Cliff Thompson, and his mother. Following an argument with Thompson, Teresa left their home and was never heard from again. She left behind all of her personal belongings, including her car, which raised immediate concerns about her safety.

Teresa was scheduled to work an early shift at Burger King on the morning after her disappearance, but she failed to show up. The day after she vanished, her belongings were found in a dumpster behind a Payless ShoeSource located near the restaurant. These items included articles of clothing, her purse, makeup, and some personal identification, with some items reportedly showing signs of having been partially burned. Additional items were discovered two days later in another dumpster, indicating a troubling situation.

Initially, Teresa's case was treated as that of a runaway; however, this classification changed over time as more evidence suggested the possibility of foul play. Despite thorough investigations by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, her case remains unsolved. Teresa is described as a Caucasian female with blonde hair, blue eyes, standing 5'4" tall and weighing around 115 pounds. Her disappearance continues to be a concern for her family and the community, and law enforcement is still seeking any information that might lead to her whereabouts.

If anyone has information regarding Teresa Hammon's case, they are encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: May 8, 1981

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Nevada City, California - unidentified case UP85674
Jane Doe — Nevada City, California
UP85674 • Found Jul 8, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'8" vs 5'4"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 115 lb
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125213
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP125213 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%98 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 85%135 lb vs 115 lb
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 98%Est. 58–72 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 115 lb
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — McFarland, California
UP57064 • Found Jul 6, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 51%243 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 115 lb

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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