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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41597) and 6 other sources
Almeta Syed, a 75-year-old woman, was last seen on March 6, 1987, at her home in Los Angeles, California. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as 5'5" tall, weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Almeta had several distinguishing features, including moles on her face and a full set of dentures. She was last known to be wearing a metal ring commemorating her 25th wedding anniversary.

Few details have surfaced regarding the circumstances of Almeta’s disappearance, and her case has remained unsolved for decades. Authorities have classified her disappearance as endangered, but no significant leads have been made public. Despite extensive searches, there has been no trace of Almeta since that day in 1987.

The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate her case, and the public is encouraged to share any information that could help bring closure to her family.

Last Seen: Mar 6, 1987

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13340
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13340 • Found Aug 31, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 75 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California - unidentified case UP78204
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP78204 • Found Sep 6, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 71%Est. 50–70 vs 75 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 87%140–155 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10011 • Found Jan 8, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 70–99 vs 75
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black

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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