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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25520) and 4 other sources
Patricia Gay Toliver, age 43, was last seen on August 12, 1978, in Modesto, California. She had recently attended a family reunion in South Dakota, where she reportedly expressed fears that her husband, James Carlin Toliver, had threatened her life. Patricia was last known to be at her Modesto home, and her family noted it was unusual that she did not come out to say goodbye when they visited the day before. After they returned home, they attempted to contact her, but James informed them that she was missing.

Patricia's personal belongings, including her makeup, luggage, and ID, were left behind, and she never collected her last paycheck from work. James, who later became a suspect in several disappearances, claimed Patricia had taken money from their joint account before disappearing. Despite failing a lie detector test, no charges were brought against him due to insufficient evidence. James Toliver's suspicious activities continued until his death in 1980 during an attempted escape from the murder scene of another woman, Florence Richina. Authorities suspect James was involved in the disappearances of Patricia and several other women.

To this day, Patricia Toliver's case remains unsolved, and foul play is strongly suspected. Investigators continue to search for answers regarding her disappearance.

Last Seen: Aug 12, 1978

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.

85%Strong
Jane Doe — Keyes, California
UP13028 • Found Apr 27, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
Jane Doe — Newark, California
UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 42 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP60119 • Found Aug 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%190 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP12981
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
UP12981 • Found Nov 29, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%134 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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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