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Dorothy Autrey Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cayucos, California on Feb 20, 2008

Victim Details

Dec 04, 2016

Feb 01, 2024

Dorothy

Autrey

102

84

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 20, 2008

Cayucos

California

San Luis Obispo County

No

19116

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office

San Luis Obispo

California

San Luis Obispo County

93405

Gregory Smith

Detective, Cold Case Homicide Division

1585 Kansas Avenue, California

8057814550

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.slosheriff.org/

0802-01612

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/09/2026


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Dorothy Vivian Autrey, age 84, was last seen on the night of February 20, 2008, at her home in Cayucos, California. She lived with her grandson, Matthew James Levine, who later reported her missing on February 21 after claiming he woke up to find her gone. Autrey’s car and other belongings, including her white Buick, were left behind, and she was not known to walk due to knee and feet issues, preferring to drive.

An initial search led to the discovery of her waterlogged purse near the ...
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Last Seen: Feb 20, 2008

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  • Dorothy Vivian Autrey - The Charley Project
  • Dorothy Vivian Autrey | State of California - Department of Justice
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    Did anyone else find it odd how Matthew Levine turned himself in after initially reporting Dorothy V... ...Read More
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