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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29552) and 9 other sources
Dora Marie Silva, a 32-year-old mother of four, disappeared from her home in San Fernando, California, on May 8, 1999. She was last seen leaving her residence around 11:00 p.m., driving her dark blue and gray 1997 Chevrolet Astro van. Silva never returned home, and her family, who had no prior history of her disappearing, reported her missing the following day, which was Mother's Day. Her four children, ranging in age from 4 to 15 at the time, were left behind without any clue as to where she had gone.

Six days after her disappearance, her van was found abandoned near Mission Hills, about two miles from her home. Witnesses said the vehicle had been parked there since either late May 8 or early May 9, but there was no sign of Dora at the scene. Despite extensive searches in the surrounding areas, including El Cariso Regional Park, no evidence has ever been found. Investigators suspect foul play given the unusual circumstances of her disappearance and the lack of contact with her family, friends, and coworkers.

Authorities continue to investigate the case, and it remains unsolved. If you have any information, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department urges you to come forward.

Last Seen: May 8, 1999

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Palm Springs, California - unidentified case UP161439
Jane Doe — Palm Springs, California
UP161439 • Found Jul 18, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%115 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 90%102 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Clarita, California
UP11671 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California - unidentified case UP7691
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California
UP7691 • Found Jan 31, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3145
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3145 • Found Dec 30, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 97%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 16%173 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP89562
Jane Doe — Pacoima, California
UP89562 • Found Dec 3, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 71%Est. 60–70 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%90–110 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Pasadena, California
UP3366 • Found May 4, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 87%140–150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
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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