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Mary Evans Missing Person Case

Last seen in Vacaville, California on Oct 1, 1986

Victim Details

Nov 22, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Mary

Evans

83

43

62 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 1, 1986

Vacaville

California

Solano County

19082

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Fairfield

California

,

86028760

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36205) and 6 other sources
Mary Darlene Evans, also known as "Dolly," was last seen on October 1, 1986, in Vacaville, California. That evening, she had dinner with her husband before leaving to visit a friend's house, but she never arrived. A few days later, her silver Pontiac Parisienne was found abandoned on Greenfield Avenue in Vallejo, California. Her purse was missing from the car, and there were no signs of a struggle or any forensic evidence at the scene.

Evans was 43 years old at the time of her disappearance, standing 5'2" and weighing 140 pounds. She wore a red dress, high heels, and several pieces of jewelry, including a black ring with small diamonds. Despite searches and investigations, there have been no solid leads, and she remains missing under suspicious circumstances. Her family and friends have been ruled out as suspects, and the case continues to be investigated as an unresolved disappearance.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • A Bay Area cold case revisited: The night Dolly Evans disappeared
  • Mary Darlene Evans - The Charley Project
  • Mary Darlene Evans | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person - Mary... - Solano County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP36205 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Mary 'Dolly' Darlene Evans : r/NotForgotten - Reddit

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 99%125 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 84%115 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP5932
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5932 • Found Apr 5, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 65%Est. 20–40 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 60%100 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%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 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 99%120–125 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP12981
    Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP12981 • Found Nov 29, 1986
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 36%5'7" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue 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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Did anyone else find it odd that Dolly's car was found abandoned in Vallejo, especially considering... ...Read More
    08/04/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Dolly's case and can't shake this particular detail: her abandoned... ...Read More
    01/21/2024
    I've been digging through some old newspaper archives and came across a detail about Dolly's... ...Read More
    10/28/2023

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