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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59325) and 2 other sources
Debbie Ann Pena, a 23-year-old woman, went missing on March 8, 1984, from Orange County, California. She was last seen that day, and since then, no trace of her has been found. Described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, Debbie was 5'8" tall and weighed around 102 pounds at the time of her disappearance. She had a distinctive 4-inch scar on her abdomen and a tattoo of the initials "DP" on the webbing between her right thumb and index finger. Additionally, she had previously broken her leg at the age of 13, though it is unclear which leg.

Despite efforts by authorities, including the Santa Ana Police Department, no leads have emerged regarding her whereabouts. Her case remains open and is listed on national databases like NamUs, but little information has surfaced over the years to help bring resolution to her disappearance.

Last Seen: Mar 8, 1984

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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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — City of Industry, California
UP4123 • Found May 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–29 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 63%130 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 85%120–150 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Pomona, California - unidentified case UP4218
Jane Doe — Pomona, California
UP4218 • Found Aug 27, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–27 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 52%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 41%138 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 42 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 85%120 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4037 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%109–130 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 49%135 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP4219
Jane Doe — California
UP4219 • Found Aug 21, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 23
Race 60%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%105 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP10281 • Found Mar 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%94 lb vs 102 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP4034 • Found Aug 24, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP4193 • Found Sep 10, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 68%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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