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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43519) and 10 other sources
Baylee Cheyanne Despot, 20, was last seen on April 24, 2018, in Bakersfield, California. She disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and her case has since been linked to two other high-profile cases, collectively known as the "Bakersfield 3." This group includes Despot, Micah Holsonbake, whose dismembered arm was found in a duffel bag, and James Kulstad, who was shot and killed just weeks before her disappearance.

Before going missing, Despot had faced several challenges in her life. After a brief marriage that ended in 2017, she became involved with new friends, drugs, and eventually moved in with her boyfriend, Matthew Queen. In the months leading up to her disappearance, she and Queen were arrested on weapons charges, and she had become embroiled in a complex web of criminal activity with Queen and Holsonbake. Authorities believe that Despot, along with Queen, was involved in Holsonbake's torture and murder, for which she has been charged despite her missing status.

Despot's disappearance remains unsolved, with many theories suggesting she may have fled after Holsonbake's death or possibly fell victim to foul play herself. Her family believes she might have been trying to leave Queen at the time she vanished, and there were reports that she could have been pregnant. Investigators continue to search for her, and she remains a missing person with an outstanding warrant related to Holsonbake’s murder.

Last Seen: Apr 24, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%123 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 72%136 lb vs 105–110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163501
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 0%210–225 lb vs 105–110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green

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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