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Barbara Norton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Willits, California on Apr 4, 2014

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Victim Details

Feb 22, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Barbara

Norton

64

52

61 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 4, 2014

Willits

California

Mendocino County

47372

Willits Police Department

Willits

California

Mendocino County

95490

125 E Commercial Street, California

7074596122

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofwillits.org/148/Police

14-03001

Willits Police Department

Brown

Gray

Gray

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37238) and 8 other sources
Barbara Lea Norton, a 52-year-old woman, was last seen on April 4, 2014, in Willits, California. Norton lived in an unincorporated part of the town and was known to occasionally leave for short periods, but she always took her purse and cellphone with her—items that were later found at her home, raising concern. She was reported missing on April 8, 2014, after friends realized they had not heard from her in days. At the time of her disappearance, she was reportedly struggling with stress due to financial hardship and a lack of resources for food.

Her last known communication was a cryptic text message sent on April 4, reading "Take care." Since then, there has been no further contact, and no signs of foul play were found in her home. Norton is described as 5'1" tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair, gray eyes, and distinctive tattoos, including a skull on her right forearm. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Apr 4, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing person cases in Mendocino and Lake counties">Missing person cases in Mendocino and Lake counties
  • Barbara Lea Norton - Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
  • Barbara Lea Norton - The Charley Project
  • Mendocino Sheriff - MISSING PERSON Barbara Lea Norton has ...
  • Missing, but not forgotten - Fort Bragg Advocate-News
  • Barbara Lea Norton | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Still looking for missing persons in Mendocino County
  • Missing Archives - Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 61%171 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Blue vs Gray

    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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