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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24176) and 6 other sources
In the quiet city of Henderson, Nevada, a young mother named Wanda Joy Sanders was starting a new chapter in her life. At 23 years old, she was setting up a new home for herself and her young daughter. On the morning of February 11, 1985, Wanda left her mother's residence on Pueblo Boulevard around 8:00 a.m.. She was on her way to sign rental documents and arrange for the power to be turned on at her new apartment. Since she did not own a car, she set out on foot, carrying $60 in cash for her errands.. Her appointment with the apartment manager was scheduled for 11:00 a.m., a meeting she would never make..

Wanda was described as a Caucasian female with blonde, feathered hair and blue eyes.. She stood at 5'4' and weighed approximately 132 pounds.. A distinctive tattoo of a rose was on her left breast.. On the day she disappeared, she was believed to be wearing a blouse and blue jeans.. She may have also been using the last name Berthoux.. Two days after she was last seen, her mother reported her missing on February 13, 1985, initiating a case that would remain unsolved for decades..

The circumstances surrounding Wanda Sanders's disappearance remain unknown. She was last seen walking with a specific purpose and destination in mind, yet she seemingly vanished without a trace. There were no signs of foul play at her mother's home, and her personal belongings were left behind, including her young daughter, for whom she was creating a new home.. The Henderson Police Department has been the primary investigating agency for this case, but despite their efforts, no significant leads have emerged to explain what happened to Wanda after she left her mother's house that February morning. Her case is a quiet but persistent mystery, a story of a young woman on the cusp of a new beginning who never arrived at her destination.

Last Seen: Feb 11, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — Kingman, Arizona
UP82822 • Found Nov 24, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%115–120 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Nipton, California
UP2606 • Found Feb 27, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away
TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%115 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%230 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
Physical features: Tattoo: rose, breast
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP9027
Jane Doe — Nevada
UP9027 • Found Sep 27, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 55%92 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Needles, California - unidentified case UP2554
Jane Doe — Needles, California
UP2554 • Found May 14, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%148 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP312 • Found May 29, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP9880
Jane Doe — Nevada
UP9880 • Found Oct 1, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP83783
Jane Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP83783 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 28%566 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%115 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Physical features: Tattoo: rose

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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