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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37334) and 7 other sources
Cathern Davis, 32 years old at the time, was last seen on June 9, 1982, in Los Angeles, California. She was described as being 5'3" tall, weighing 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. On the day of her disappearance, she was wearing pink knit pants with white trim, a white short-sleeved shirt, and blue-and-black footies. Cathern was also known to use the last name "Grey" and sometimes spelled her name "Catherine."

Cathern was involved in drugs and prostitution, which led authorities to suspect foul play in her disappearance. Her family later speculated that she could have been one of the victims of the Grim Sleeper serial killer, Lonnie Franklin Jr. Franklin, who was active in the same area during the 1980s, targeted African-American women, many of whom were involved in similar activities. Though Cathern has not been definitively linked to Franklin’s known victims, her case remains unsolved. Franklin was convicted of several murders and died on death row in 2020, leaving lingering questions about additional victims.

Despite investigations, Cathern has never been found, and her case continues to puzzle investigators. The Los Angeles Police Department remains the primary agency handling her case.

Last Seen: Jun 9, 1982

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.

85%Strong
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3828
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3828 • Found Nov 26, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%109–130 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
Jane Doe — Hollywood, California
UP4285 • Found Feb 27, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 32
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Weight 96%101 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 42 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%130–145 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4277 • Found May 28, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 67%145 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP3371 • Found Mar 31, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Carson, California
UP4204 • Found Mar 4, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 0%183 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3868
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3868 • Found Feb 10, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 5'3"
Weight 90%132 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 44 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 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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