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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38824) and 3 other sources
Jennifer Lynn Vallandingham, 29, was last seen on September 28, 1988, in Santa Ana, California. On the day of her disappearance, she was arrested with an acquaintance by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. However, she did not appear in court the following day, and it was initially assumed that she had been released. Vallandingham has not been heard from since, and rumors have circulated that she may be deceased, although no definitive proof has emerged.

Vallandingham had several distinctive tattoos, including a rose on her wrist, a peacock on her right shoulder, a heart with wings on her chest, and a lightning bolt on her back. She also had medical markers, including two metal plates in her right wrist and a skin graft on her buttock. She may have used the alias Jennifer Lyn Evans.

Her case remains unsolved, and the circumstances of her disappearance are still unclear. The Westminster Police Department continues to investigate the case and encourages anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Sep 28, 1988

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
Physical features: Tattoo: rose
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Corona Del Mar, California - unidentified case UP7669
Jane Doe — Corona Del Mar, California
UP7669 • Found May 14, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 77%158 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
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 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Green vs Green
80%Moderate
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 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California - unidentified case UP7691
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California
UP7691 • Found Jan 31, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"
Weight 94%113 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
Physical features: Tattoo: rose
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Palm Desert, California - unidentified case UP7026
Jane Doe — Palm Desert, California
UP7026 • Found Feb 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Garden Grove, California - unidentified case UP7673
Jane Doe — Garden Grove, California
UP7673 • Found Oct 4, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 34%179 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Valencia, California
UP3599 • Found Jul 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 26–38 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
UP7045 • Found Feb 8, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 95%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
78%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 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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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