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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27557) and 6 other sources
Emily Roberta Richards, a 21-year-old woman, was last seen on January 1, 1964, in Inglewood, California. Emily, who was originally from Chicago, had moved to California and was working at a car dealership. During early 1964, she became the subject of an FBI investigation for her involvement in a counterfeit check scheme. Following this, she ceased contact with her family, and they have not heard from her since.

In 1966, records show that Emily may have married a man named Bruce Richards in Los Angeles County. Bruce, who had connections to organized crime, was arrested the following year. There is no record of their divorce, and Emily has not been seen or heard from since her marriage. Although the case was not officially reported until decades later, it remains unresolved, with no confirmed leads as to her whereabouts after 1966.

Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Inglewood Police Department as they continue to investigate this long-standing missing person case.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1964

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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4452
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4452 • Found Apr 11, 1976
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP10281 • Found Mar 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 80%94 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — City of Industry, California
UP4123 • Found May 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4352 • Found Feb 21, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 120–140 lb
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Calabasas Highlands, California
UP4424 • Found Sep 3, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 89%100 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP4448
Jane Doe — California
UP4448 • Found Aug 20, 1976
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%115–140 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4456 • Found Dec 21, 1975
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 120–140 lb
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Granada Hills, California
UP8868 • Found May 22, 1971
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–22 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 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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