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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP157118) and 4 other sources
Maria "Natalie" Ruperto, 27, has been missing since July 22, 1989, from the Allston/Brighton area of Boston, Massachusetts. Born in Italy and raised in New York City, Ruperto was a resident of Boston at the time of her disappearance. Friends last had contact with her on that Saturday and have stated that she was scheduled to attend a union meeting on Freeport Street in Dorchester the following day, July 23, 1989, but she never made it to the meeting.

Concerns for her welfare grew when she failed to show up for her job on the morning of July 24. A few days later, on July 27, 1989, she was officially reported as a missing person to the Boston Police Department. The same night she was reported missing, her vehicle was found abandoned in Dorchester.

In the initial stages of the investigation in August 1989, the Boston Police Department was actively "checking out leads" but had "no explanation" for her disappearance. At the time, authorities stated that there was no indication of violence involved in her case. Maria Natalie Ruperto is described as a White/Caucasian female with black hair and brown eyes. At the time she went missing, she was 5'2" and weighed approximately 105 pounds. Her case remains unsolved and is being handled by the Boston Police Department.

Last Seen: Jul 22, 1989

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP7253
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts
UP7253 • Found Oct 30, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 78%127 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Sayville, New York
UP11852 • Found Mar 8, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%153 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%4'11" vs 5'2"
Weight 97%93 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Medford, New York
UP13134 • Found Dec 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 60%135 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 72%130 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%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 27
Race 100%White
Location 55%202 mi away
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15800
Jane Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15800 • Found Sep 13, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 86%Est. 46–48 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
Weight 90%121 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8028
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP8028 • Found Feb 25, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%181 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 86%87 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8125
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8125 • Found Apr 8, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 57%191 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%105 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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