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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40263)
Katherine Harris-Zmudka, a 51-year-old woman, was last seen on August 12, 2013, in San Diego, California, near the UC San Diego (La Jolla) campus. Her last known interaction occurred when she was stopped by the UC San Diego Police Department for jaywalking toward a bus stop. Prior to this, she had been contacted earlier in the year by authorities in San Marcos, California. Katherine had lived in various places, including San Bernardino and Moreno Valley, before her disappearance.

Described as 5'5", weighing 115 pounds, with brown hair, Katherine’s case has remained unsolved with little information emerging since her disappearance. It is unusual for her not to remain in contact with family members. Despite efforts by law enforcement, there have been no significant leads in her case, and she remains missing.

Last Seen: Aug 12, 2013

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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.

83%Moderate
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 92%Est. 40–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
81%Moderate
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 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%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 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Green vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 72%114 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
79%Possible
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 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
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 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
78%Possible
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 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 85%92 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
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 100%Est. 60–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 92%Est. 35–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
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 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 115–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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