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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22027) and 3 other sources
Irene Matheson, a 69-year-old woman from Miami, Florida, was last seen on the night of September 30, 1985, outside her residence at Heatherwalk Condominiums. Known to be reliable, she was scheduled to report to work at Perrine Elementary School the next morning, but never arrived. Her disappearance was marked by troubling circumstances. When authorities searched her apartment, it was found in perfect order, with her coffee cup and spoon still in the sink, and her pet puppy left behind, which her family insists she would never have abandoned voluntarily.

Several months later, on December 4, 1985, her tan 1977 Honda was located abandoned in a parking lot not far from her home. It had reportedly been moved around within the lot over the course of several weeks. Despite this discovery, there was no sign of Irene herself. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as 5'1", weighing about 130 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was also wearing distinctive items, including a gold wedding band with diamond chips and a gold diamond ring, which were also missing along with her. Her case remains unsolved despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement and her family to find answers.

Last Seen: Sep 30, 1985

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP126729 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Weight 92%148 lb vs 125–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue 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.