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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42906) and 6 other sources
Patricia Elizabeth Papagni, 41, went missing on June 19, 1994, in Half Moon Bay, California. She was a passenger in a Cessna 152 aircraft that crashed into the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff from the Half Moon Bay Airport. The crash occurred near Pillar Point Harbor around 11:14 p.m. Despite extensive search efforts, neither the plane nor Papagni's body was recovered. However, the body of the pilot was found on a beach near Half Moon Bay over a month later, on July 22, 1994.

Patricia's remains have never been located, and her case is classified as lost or injured at sea. Investigations by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office remain ongoing, but no further developments have occurred in the case. The circumstances surrounding the crash and the lack of recovery leave many questions unanswered.

Last Seen: Jun 19, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP10944
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California
UP10944 • Found Jan 16, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 96%100 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5958 • Found Jun 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%109 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP127106 • Found Jun 25, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'2"–5'4"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP150119
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP150119 • Found May 18, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%107 lb vs 115–130 lb
Hair 50%Red 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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