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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22364) and 4 other sources
Rafaela Hays, a 49-year-old Hispanic woman, was last seen on April 1, 1995, in San Diego, California. She stood 5'4" tall, weighed approximately 110 pounds, and had black hair and black eyes. Very few details are available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance, and she has not been heard from since that day. No specific clothing, jewelry, or personal items were reported at the time she went missing.

Hays' case remains unsolved, and authorities have little information to go on. Her case is classified as missing, and no known identifying dental, fingerprint, or DNA records are available for further investigation. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department continues to manage her case, but after many years, no substantial leads have emerged.

If anyone has any information regarding Rafaela's disappearance, they are encouraged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 1995

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.

80%Moderate
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 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP3496
Jane Doe — California
UP3496 • Found Aug 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3145
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3145 • Found Dec 30, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 0%173 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California - unidentified case UP3390
Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP3390 • Found Aug 26, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%118 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 51%145–165 lb vs 110 lb
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7687
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7687 • Found Aug 23, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%97 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Huntington Park, California
UP3465 • Found Apr 22, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 81%Est. 28–47 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%107–115 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 15%Red vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%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 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 93%125–145 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP15283 • Found Aug 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 28–48 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP8269
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP8269 • Found Sep 10, 2010
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 98%98 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP6964
Jane Doe — Corona, California
UP6964 • Found Sep 20, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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