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Teresa McKinley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Vacaville, California on Sep 16, 1979

Victim Details

Jan 10, 2013

Jan 27, 2023

Teresa

McKinley

74

27

63 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 16, 1979

Vacaville

California

Solano County

95687

No

12902

Vacaville Police Department

Vacaville

California

Solano County

95688

660 Merchant Street, California

7074495200

Local

Law Enforcement

www.cityofvacaville.com

79-4613

Jan 10, 2013

Vacaville Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18859) and 5 other sources
Teresa Lynn McKinley, a 27-year-old woman, was last seen on September 16, 1979, in Vacaville, California. Teresa, who was born on August 17, 1952, was reported to have left her home, possibly intending to visit Pena Adobe Park in Vacaville to "get away." She has brown hair and green eyes, stands about 5'3" tall, and weighed approximately 110 pounds at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen wearing a yellow top and brown pants and was carrying a white shoulder purse.

Two weeks after she was last seen, Teresa's green 1979 Volkswagen Dasher was discovered abandoned at Lake Berryessa. Prior to her disappearance, she had attempted suicide about a month earlier, raising concerns for her mental health and overall well-being. Despite these details, very few leads have surfaced since she went missing, and her case remains classified as endangered missing.

The Vacaville Police Department is investigating her disappearance and encourages anyone with information about Teresa McKinley to come forward. You can find more detailed information and updates on her case through resources such as NamUs and the Charley Project.
Last Seen: Sep 16, 1979

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Teresa Lynn McKinley - The Charley Project
  • Teresa Lynn McKinley | State of California - Department of Justice
  • 4312DFCA - Teresa Lynn McKinley - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18859 | NamUs
  • Teresa McKinley missing | Whereabouts Still Unknown

    • 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 — California - unidentified case UP17572
    Jane Doe — California
    UP17572 • Found Oct 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125213
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP125213 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 75%135 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 41 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
    Jane Doe — Newark, California
    UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP5932
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5932 • Found Apr 5, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%100 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Healdsburg, California - unidentified case UP11808
    Jane Doe — Healdsburg, California
    UP11808 • Found Jan 24, 1983
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%100 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP150119
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP150119 • Found May 18, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 46 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%107 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Green vs Green

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Wow, this case is so puzzling! I’ve been diving into the details and I came across something that... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about Teresa McKinley's disappearance lately, especially the... ...Read More
    03/06/2024
    Hey everyone, I'm diving deep into Teresa Lynn McKinley's case after coming across her story. One... ...Read More
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