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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126385) and 1 other source
Javerta McKinney, a 19-year-old woman, went missing from Los Angeles, California, on January 9, 1982. At the time of her disappearance, Javerta stood 5’2” and weighed approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Not much is known about the exact circumstances leading to her disappearance, but reports indicate that she was last seen leaving her residence to take a bus to visit her grandmother. After that, she vanished and has not been seen or heard from since.

Despite efforts from law enforcement and family, no substantial leads have emerged over the years. Javerta’s case remains unresolved, and she continues to be listed as a missing person with both local and national authorities. Family members and investigators continue to seek any information that could shed light on her whereabouts after all these years.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities to help solve this decades-long mystery.

Last Seen: Jan 9, 1982

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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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4106
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4106 • Found Dec 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'2"
Weight 83%75–110 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3828
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3828 • Found Nov 26, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 89%Est. 30–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%109–130 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
Jane Doe — San Clemente, California
UP7682 • Found Apr 6, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–23 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 83%110 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4198
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4198 • Found Jul 30, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 14–17 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'2"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13340
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13340 • Found Aug 31, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 82%Est. 55–75 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP3927 • Found Dec 19, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 20%5'8" vs 5'2"
Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California - unidentified case UP78204
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP78204 • Found Sep 6, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Fontana, California - unidentified case UP6429
Jane Doe — Fontana, California
UP6429 • Found Aug 15, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 36%5'7" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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