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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35144) and 8 other sources
Sheila Ann Lopes, a 71-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, went missing on August 27, 2008, from her home in Escondido, California. Despite her condition, she was considered mostly lucid. Sheila was last seen by her family around midnight in her residence in the gated community of Emerald Heights. The next morning, she was spotted wandering into a nearby house where her son used to live, but she was asked to leave by the new occupants. Sheila has not been heard from since.

She was wearing a teal-green sweatsuit, white deck shoes, and multiple pieces of jewelry, including gold bracelets, a black pearl ring, and a diamond wedding band. Her family reported that she had wandered off before but never for such an extended period. Although extensive searches were conducted in the neighborhood and surrounding areas, including by volunteers and law enforcement, no trace of Sheila was found. Her case remains unsolved, and she is believed to have left on foot, as there was no indication she used a vehicle.
Last Seen: Aug 27, 2008

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Aguanga, California
UP109273 • Found Feb 2, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 43%88 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP8269
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP8269 • Found Sep 10, 2010
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Sex ✓Female
Age 95%Est. 60–70 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 63%98 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
76%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 95%Est. 60–70 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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