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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29555) and 3 other sources
Cindy Sue Fawcett, a 32-year-old woman from Scotts Valley, California, was last seen on April 11, 1990. That day, she and her friend James Collier went on a motorcycle ride through the San Lorenzo Valley, visiting various bars and playing pool. Later that evening, Collier drove Fawcett back to the Friendly Fox, the bar where she worked as a bartender, so she could retrieve her blue GMC pickup truck, which she had parked there earlier. He dropped her off around 9:30 p.m. on Glenwood Drive, near Vine Hill School Road, not far from the bar. This was the last confirmed sighting of Fawcett.

The following day, Fawcett failed to show up for her bartending shift, and her employer reported her missing. Her truck was still in the parking lot of the Friendly Fox, and inside were her purse, driver’s license, an uncashed paycheck, and her pool cue. She had also purchased tickets to travel to Las Vegas for a pool tournament, but she never picked them up. Despite a thorough investigation, no significant evidence or leads emerged, and her case remains unsolved. Authorities suspect foul play, as she was known to be reliable and there has been no activity on her credit cards or bank accounts since her disappearance.

Fawcett had been living with her boyfriend of nine years in Soquel, California, though their relationship was reportedly strained at the time. Her boyfriend cooperated fully with the investigation and was not considered a suspect. Similarly, Collier, who dropped her off that evening, was cleared of any involvement. Over the years, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains open.

Last Seen: Apr 11, 1990

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — 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 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP10944
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California
UP10944 • Found Jan 16, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Woodside, California
UP9681 • Found Mar 1, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
75%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 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 87%100 lb vs 120 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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