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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27887) and 5 other sources
Rosalind A. Venable, aged 41, was last seen on April 11, 2008, in Los Angeles, California. She was spotted at Union Station, where she boarded an Amtrak train. After that moment, she disappeared without a trace and has not been heard from since. Venable, an African-American woman, stood 5'6" tall and weighed around 105 pounds at the time of her disappearance. She had brown hair and brown eyes and was known to use the alias "Lisa Bonet Shaw."

There is very little information available about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and despite efforts from law enforcement, no significant leads have emerged. Venable's case remains unsolved, and authorities have classified her as an endangered missing person. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.

Her case is still listed in national missing persons databases in the hope that new information may one day help to resolve the mystery of her disappearance.

Last Seen: Apr 11, 2008

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 82%125 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California - unidentified case UP78204
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP78204 • Found Sep 6, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 47%140–155 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78193
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78193 • Found Jun 30, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%212 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Burbank, California - unidentified case UP108240
Jane Doe — Burbank, California
UP108240 • Found Sep 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%180–200 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 59%Est. 55–75 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 72%130–145 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP104294
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104294 • Found May 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 55%137 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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