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Tamara Rummel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Covina, California on May 20, 2016

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Victim Details

Aug 7, 2018

Aug 12, 2021

Tamara

Rummel

59

49

63 inches

66 inches

140 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 20, 2016

Covina

California

Los Angeles County

91722

39431

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

016-02722-0862-400

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

10259

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51629) and 6 other sources
Tamara Saschnew, a 64-year-old woman, was last seen on September 19, 2017, in Fortuna, California. She is described as a Caucasian female, approximately 5'6" tall, weighing 146 pounds, with brown hair. At the time of her disappearance, little information was available regarding the circumstances leading to her vanishing, and her case has since remained unsolved.

Efforts to locate Tamara have not produced significant leads, and her disappearance is classified as missing under suspicious circumstances. Authorities continue to investigate her case, and anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement to help in the search for answers.

This case remains open, and updates or further details may be available through missing persons databases.
Last Seen: May 20, 2016

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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.

    85%Strong
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    83%Moderate
    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 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 94%110–120 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP50674
    Jane Doe — Riverside, California
    UP50674 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 53%92 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 83%111 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP92621
    Jane Doe — San Diego, California
    UP92621 • Found Apr 29, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Malibu, California - unidentified case UP17008
    Jane Doe — Malibu, California
    UP17008 • Found Sep 1, 2017
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 93%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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    I was reading up on Tamara Saschnew's case and something has been on my mind. Have any sightings or... ...Read More
    11/06/2024
    I recently came across the case of Tamara Saschnew while reading about unsolved disappearances. One... ...Read More
    08/26/2024
    Has anyone else wondered about the timeline of the days leading up to Tamara Saschnew's... ...Read More
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