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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41468) and 8 other sources
Maria Giovanna Evangelista, a 36-year-old woman, went missing on January 28, 1997, in San Francisco, California. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Maria had recently traveled to California after expressing to her family that she did not want to return to a psychiatric hospital in Montreal. Shortly after arriving in San Francisco, she stayed at a hotel where her belongings were later found abandoned on February 7, 1997.

Maria has not been seen or heard from since her disappearance, and the circumstances remain unclear. Despite efforts by law enforcement agencies in both San Francisco and Montreal, there have been no significant leads in the investigation. Maria is described as a Hispanic woman with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'2" and weighing approximately 145 pounds.

Her case is still open, and authorities continue to seek any information that could help bring resolution to her family, who remain hopeful for answers after all these years. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Francisco Police Department.

Last Seen: Jan 28, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 92%125 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 92%120–125 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 53%100 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 70%109 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%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 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146082 • Found Jan 10, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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