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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33753) and 5 other sources
Eva Marie Ridall, aged 15, was last seen on May 1, 1977, in Bradenton, Florida. Authorities initially believed she may have run away from home, possibly traveling to Cincinnati, Ohio, by bus or plane. According to some accounts, she was spotted by a cousin in Ohio shortly after her disappearance, with plans to head to California. Despite these sightings, Eva was never heard from again, and her case remains unsolved.

Eva's disappearance is classified as an endangered runaway, but the circumstances surrounding her case remain unclear. She is known to have used multiple aliases, including Aubrey, Natasha, Victoria, and Mattingly as a last name. She also had a distinctive homemade tattoo, possibly initials, on her ankle. Her father, who passed away in 2010, listed Eva as a surviving family member in his obituary, indicating that the family had held out hope for her return.

Despite efforts by law enforcement and the submission of DNA samples, no significant progress has been made in finding Eva. Age-progression photos have been released to the public in hopes of generating new leads, but the case remains unsolved, with little information available about what happened to her after she vanished.

Last Seen: May 1, 1977

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bradenton, Florida - unidentified case UP1265
Jane Doe — Bradenton, Florida
UP1265 • Found Apr 9, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 11–20 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 89%100 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1199 • Found Aug 23, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%121 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Weeki Wachee, Florida - unidentified case UP12589
Jane Doe — Weeki Wachee, Florida
UP12589 • Found Mar 19, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 87%Est. 20–30 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Dade, Florida - unidentified case UP7514
Jane Doe — Dade, Florida
UP7514 • Found Sep 4, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 92%Est. 18–25 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%180 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Bahia Honda State Park, Florida - unidentified case UP6251
Jane Doe — Bahia Honda State Park, Florida
UP6251 • Found Mar 5, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–19 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 54%212 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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