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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7739) and 15 other sources
Margaret Ann Hayes, 22, went missing on March 10, 1977, in Bloomington, Indiana. She was last seen leaving her rooming house at 11:00 p.m. on Atwater Street, intending to buy cigarettes at a nearby store, Caveat Emptor, located just four blocks away. Margaret purchased the cigarettes, but never returned to her home and has not been seen since.

At the time of her disappearance, Margaret was an Indiana University student, having completed seven semesters, but she had taken a semester off to decide whether to change her major. She lived alone, and her apartment was found in an orderly state, with her belongings, including her checkbook, clothes, and student identification card, left behind. Margaret, described as quiet and cautious, was not likely to willingly get into a stranger's car.

Despite searches and investigations, there have been no significant leads. Her case remains unsolved, leaving her family and authorities with unanswered questions. Investigators continue to seek any information that might shed light on what happened to her that night.

Last Seen: Mar 10, 1977

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Indiana
UP4847 • Found Feb 22, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Kentucky
UP6710 • Found May 26, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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.