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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30977) and 7 other sources
Cecile Francis Moch, 19 years old at the time, went missing from Santa Barbara, California, on August 7, 1980. She was last seen driving her AMC Gremlin, which was later found abandoned in the Santa Ynez Mountains, northeast of Santa Barbara. Despite extensive search efforts in the area, no trace of Cecile was found, and her case remains unsolved.

At the time of her disappearance, Cecile was a student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, having previously graduated from Santa Barbara City College. She also worked at a local restaurant. Her disappearance has been classified as endangered, and although her car was located, there has been no concrete evidence about her fate. Investigators still seek clues in her case, but no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Cecile's case has raised many questions, particularly due to the mysterious circumstances of her abandoned car and the lack of any subsequent sightings or contact. Her family and friends have been left with unanswered questions for decades, as her case remains a heartbreaking mystery.

Last Seen: Aug 7, 1980

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — McFarland, California
UP57064 • Found Jul 6, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 80%120–140 lb vs 100 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP4219
Jane Doe — California
UP4219 • Found Aug 21, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%105 lb vs 100 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Green Valley, California
UP4348 • Found Mar 2, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4037 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%109–130 lb vs 100 lb
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4042 • Found Jun 10, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%104 lb vs 100 lb
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"
Weight 80%120–150 lb vs 100 lb
78%Possible
Jane Doe — East Los Angeles, California
UP10547 • Found Feb 25, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%102 lb vs 100 lb
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Newhall, California - unidentified case UP4370
Jane Doe — Newhall, California
UP4370 • Found Aug 26, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP57527 • Found Apr 20, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California - unidentified case UP3914
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California
UP3914 • Found Feb 20, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%85–125 lb vs 100 lb

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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