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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56429) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1990, a 35-year-old woman named Marilyn Jean Mara vanished. On June 1st of that year, she was last seen walking away from her parents' home in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens, New York. At the time of her disappearance, Marilyn was described as a white female, standing between 5'2' and 5'8' tall and weighing between 100 and 140 pounds. She had sandy-colored hair that she frequently changed and hazel eyes that could appear to shift in color from green to a very light blue.

The circumstances surrounding Marilyn's disappearance remain largely unknown to the public. Decades have passed without any confirmed sightings or significant leads being released by investigators. The case is complicated by the fact that Marilyn reportedly struggled with drug addiction. Her DNA has been entered into CODIS, the national DNA database, with the hope that it might one day be matched. The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit is listed as the primary investigating agency.

Over the years, Marilyn's case has been discussed on various online forums, with individuals speculating about her fate. One theory that has been explored is a possible connection to an unidentified deceased woman, known as 'Lake County Jane Doe,' who was found in Sorrento, Florida, in December 1991. This Jane Doe shared some physical similarities with Marilyn, including hazel eyes and a similar height and weight range. Both women were also believed to have been involved in high-risk lifestyles. However, no definitive link has been established. The investigation into Marilyn Mara's disappearance is ongoing, a painful and unresolved chapter in the lives of her loved ones who still seek answers.

Last Seen: Jun 1, 1990

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Hackensack, New Jersey
UP1617 • Found Jul 19, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 100–140 lb
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8507
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8507 • Found Aug 23, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 100–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 100–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6051
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP6051 • Found Jun 6, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 100–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
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 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 100–140 lb
82%Moderate
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 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 98%87 lb vs 100–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP122455 • Found Mar 31, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%115–140 lb vs 100–140 lb
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2771
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2771 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%96 lb vs 100–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7801
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP7801 • Found May 5, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%95 lb vs 100–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
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 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 100–140 lb
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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