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Cheree Hankins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Barbara, California on Jan 18, 1990

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Victim Details

Apr 19, 2014

Apr 17, 2023

Cheree

Hankins

81

45

62 inches

100 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 18, 1990

Santa Barbara

California

Santa Barbara County

No

15174

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Santa Barbara

California

Santa Barbara County

93110

4434 Calle Real, California

8056814100

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sbsheriff.org/

9000999

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24296) and 5 other sources
Cheree Cathleen Hankins, age 45, disappeared on January 18, 1990. Originally from Santa Barbara, California, she was last seen at the Burlington, Vermont airport after arriving on a flight from Santa Maria, California. Her luggage was delayed, and she filed a claim with the airline, but she never returned to collect it and has not been seen or heard from since.

In the period leading up to her disappearance, Hankins was reportedly suffering from delusions. After her divorce, she developed an obsession with Elvis Presley, believing that the late singer, who had died in 1977, would meet her in Burlington and that they would marry. This belief led her to leave California without informing her two sons. Since her disappearance, there has been no activity on her bank accounts or credit cards.

Hankins was a dependent adult at the time and left behind significant personal connections, including her family. Despite searches and investigations, her case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jan 18, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Cheree Cathleen Hankins | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Cheree Cathleen Hankins - The Charley Project
  • 364DFCA - Cheree Cathleen Hankins - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP24296
  • The DoeNetwork - Cheree Hankins was last seen 25 years go...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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 — California - unidentified case UP3496
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3496 • Found Aug 11, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 84%118 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%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 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 90%115–130 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Clarita, California
    UP11671 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 80%120 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP50674
    Jane Doe — Riverside, California
    UP50674 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%92 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%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 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%97 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3714
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3714 • Found Aug 15, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 35–57 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 94%113 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    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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