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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25291) and 4 other sources
In the spring of 1984, a 30-year-old woman named Victoria Ann Shoupe vanished from Douglas County, Nevada, leaving behind a life and a family. Known also by the aliases Vickey A. Denitson and Vickey Anne Warner, she was last seen on May 19, 1984. On the evening of her disappearance, Victoria, also known as 'Vicky,' met a friend for a couple of drinks after finishing her workday. She was reportedly in good spirits when she left, telling her friend she was heading to her home on Kingsbury Grade. That was the last time she was seen. Three days later, it was not her husband, but her friend who, after not hearing from her, contacted the authorities to report her missing.

At the time she went missing, Victoria was described as a Caucasian female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are largely unknown, and few details have been made public over the decades. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into her case, but the passage of time has not brought any definitive answers. Her case is classified as an endangered missing person, a term used for individuals who may be in danger or have disappeared under suspicious circumstances.

The lack of information and progress in Victoria Shoupe's case has left a void for those who knew her and for a community still seeking answers. The fact that her husband did not report her missing has been noted, though no official conclusions from this have been publicly released. Her disappearance remains an open wound, a mystery that has endured for decades. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office continues to hold the case file, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a story without an ending. The case of Victoria Shoupe is a haunting reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind questions that may never be answered.

Last Seen: May 19, 1984

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Nevada City, California - unidentified case UP85674
Jane Doe — Nevada City, California
UP85674 • Found Jul 8, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
Jane Doe — Newark, California
UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%152 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Foresthill, California
UP6321 • Found Aug 6, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 63%158 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Wadsworth, Nevada
UP8425 • Found Sep 30, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2389 • Found May 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 30%71 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 40%353 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 41%341 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 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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