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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21792) and 3 other sources
Judy Eileen Smith, aged 26, was last seen on November 3, 1988, in Chico, California. She may have been on her way to a job in Oroville or to Quincy, California, when she disappeared. Smith left behind all of her personal belongings, including her clothing, makeup, and purse, which was highly uncharacteristic of her. Her roommate reported her missing ten days later on November 12, and foul play is suspected in her case.

Smith was described as being 5'5" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She had distinctive features, including two moles on the left side of her face, scars on her chin and left leg, a gap between her front teeth, and a previously fractured wrist. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a t-shirt, blue Levi's jeans, gray and white low-top shoes, a gold Timex watch, and a gold necklace with the letter "J."

Despite investigations, no substantial leads have surfaced regarding her whereabouts, and the Butte County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information in her case.

Last Seen: Nov 3, 1988

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2389 • Found May 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 70%Est. 30–50 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 0%71 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 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.