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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20211) and 8 other sources
Cynthia Dyann Coleman, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen on September 3, 1986, on the Barona Indian Reservation in Lakeside, California. She left her home around 11:00 a.m. to give away a litter of kittens at a local supermarket. A friend of her brother later confirmed that he gave her a ride partway back to her home, but she was never seen again after that. Cynthia’s mother reported her missing five days later, on September 8, when she failed to return home or make any contact with her family.

At the time of her disappearance, Cynthia was seven months pregnant and left behind her young daughter, along with her purse and cigarettes. She was last seen wearing Levi's jeans, a purple tank top, and flip-flops. She also had notable tattoos on her hands: "Fats" on one and "Lady" on the other. Despite extensive investigation, including the questioning and lie-detector testing of the person who last gave her a ride, no arrests have been made, and foul play is suspected in her case.

Cynthia's family and investigators continue to search for answers, and her case remains unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: Sep 3, 1986

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 — San Ysidro, California
UP59983 • Found Dec 24, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%116 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — El Cajon, California
UP55892 • Found Jun 11, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'0"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Desert Shores, California
UP13543 • Found Jul 28, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 93%125 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4042 • Found Jun 10, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%104 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton South, California
UP152658 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 93%125 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California - unidentified case UP7691
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California
UP7691 • Found Jan 31, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Corona Del Mar, California - unidentified case UP7669
Jane Doe — Corona Del Mar, California
UP7669 • Found May 14, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 18%158 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 99%Est. 24–33 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 70%126 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 68%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 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.

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