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Lisa Sprague Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Sep 1, 1978

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Victim Details

Nov 7, 2019

Jan 29, 2024

Lisa

Sprague

65

17

70 inches

130 lbs

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 1, 1978

Ventura

California

Ventura County

93001

No

66239

Ventura Police Department

Ventura

California

Ventura County

93003

1425 Dowel Drive, California

8053394400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/816/Police-Department

20-33163

Ventura Police Department

9840

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61421) and 4 other sources
Lisa Rene Sprague, age 17, was last seen on September 1, 1978, in Ventura, California. Very few details are known about the circumstances of her disappearance, and she has not been heard from since. At the time she went missing, Lisa was described as being 5'10" with blonde hair. Authorities have listed her case as endangered missing, and the lack of information surrounding her disappearance has left her case unresolved for decades.

Despite investigations, there have been no significant leads or developments regarding what happened to Lisa after she was last seen. The Ventura Police Department continues to keep her case open, hoping for any information that might lead to answers.

Her case remains one of many unsolved disappearances from the 1970s, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Lisa Rene Sprague - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP61421 | NamUs
  • Lisa Sprague | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Could Valencia Jane Doe (1980)(UP4389) be Lisa Sprague. - Reddit

    • 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 — Valencia, California - unidentified case UP4389
    Jane Doe — Valencia, California
    UP4389 • Found Jan 26, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 130–155 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 130–155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    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 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4368
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4368 • Found Aug 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–18 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4383
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4383 • Found Mar 9, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–23 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Compton, California - unidentified case UP131023
    Jane Doe — Compton, California
    UP131023 • Found Sep 9, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 46 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 130–155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 130–155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP7138
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP7138 • Found Dec 18, 1981
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%133 lb vs 130–155 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 43 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 130–155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Green 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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