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Laurel Newquist Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sonora, California on Sep 14, 2006

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Victim Details

May 14, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Laurel

Newquist

71

51

63 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 14, 2006

Sonora

California

Tuolumne County

13544

Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office

Sonora

California

,

06-2517

Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20270) and 2 other sources
Laurel Elizabeth Newquist, aged 51, was last seen on September 14, 2006, in Sonora, California. She was reported missing in Tuolumne County, where she had last been observed wearing a fleece-lined denim jacket and carrying a black leather backpack. Laurel has several distinctive tattoos, including hearts and flowers on her back, a feather and the name "Steve" on her neck, and a tribal tattoo on her right arm. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5'3" tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds.

Few details are available about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Authorities have not provided substantial updates, and her case remains unsolved. Laurel’s family and law enforcement continue to hope for information that could lead to her whereabouts. Her profile remains active in missing persons databases such as NamUs, and her case is being handled by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office.
Last Seen: Sep 14, 2006

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP20270 | NamUs
  • Laurel Elizabeth Newquist | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP150119
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP150119 • Found May 18, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 98%107 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Green vs Green
    Physical features: Tattoo: flower
    78%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 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 37%376 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    Physical features: Tattoo: tribal, arm
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 87%100 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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