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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26995) and 3 other sources
Jana Susan Gaulding, a 38-year-old woman, was last seen in Laguna Beach, California, on either July 10 or July 12, 1993. She was last observed in a residential area, and following that day, no further contact was made with her. At the time of her disappearance, Gaulding was described as 5'8" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was reportedly wearing a multicolored checkered coat.

Despite multiple investigations and her case being listed in national missing persons databases, very few details have emerged about what happened to her. No significant clues have been reported since her disappearance. The Laguna Beach Police Department continues to handle her case, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Jana's case remains classified as a missing person, and her family and law enforcement are still searching for answers decades later. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact local authorities.

Last Seen: Jul 12, 1993

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3535 • Found Mar 8, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Valencia, California
UP3599 • Found Jul 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 26–38 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 70%110–120 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%115–130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Palm Desert, California - unidentified case UP7026
Jane Doe — Palm Desert, California
UP7026 • Found Feb 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP92621
Jane Doe — San Diego, California
UP92621 • Found Apr 29, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7687
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7687 • Found Aug 23, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 87%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 30%97 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
UP7045 • Found Feb 8, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Marcos, California
UP57221 • Found Apr 16, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen

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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