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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22284) and 4 other sources
Mary Ellen Marcum, aged 45, was last seen on August 22, 2005, in Hawaiian Gardens, California. She disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and foul play is suspected. Marcum had physical disabilities, including a disabled right arm and hand due to a prior gunshot wound, and scarring on the back tendons of both legs. Despite efforts to locate her, she has not been seen or heard from since that day.

Authorities believe that her disappearance may be connected to more troubling circumstances, though no solid leads have emerged. Marcum's case remains open, and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward. Her family and investigators are still seeking answers to this unsolved case.

For further details, please visit sources such as the California Department of Justice and missing persons databases.

Last Seen: Aug 22, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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 — 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 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 42%115–130 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California - unidentified case UP2963
Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California
UP2963 • Found Dec 20, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 44–56 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'6"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 28%110–120 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 70%140–150 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 63%125–145 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 42%110–130 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%153 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP7520
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP7520 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 38–58 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%213 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 48%134 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP92621
Jane Doe — San Diego, California
UP92621 • Found Apr 29, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 77%157 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel 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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