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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18983) and 6 other sources
Marilyn Denice Waltz, aged 25, was last seen by her family on January 7, 1978, in Bakersfield, California. She disappeared that same day and has not been heard from since. Marilyn was wearing a faded maroon sweatshirt, Levi’s jeans, and a wedding ring, along with eyeglasses with gold frames at the time of her disappearance. She had distinctive features, including red hair, green eyes, and a cesarean section scar on her abdomen. She also went by the last name "Bigger."

Very few details surrounding her case have surfaced, and there have been no major leads or developments since her disappearance. Marilyn's case remains classified as missing, with ongoing investigations by the Kern County Sheriff's Office.

Despite efforts over the years, Marilyn's whereabouts remain unknown, and her family continues to seek answers. Anyone with information regarding her disappearance is encouraged to contact the authorities.

Last Seen: Jan 7, 1978

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — McFarland, California
UP57064 • Found Jul 6, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61191 • Found Nov 13, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 86%110–120 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
Physical features: Scar: cesarean, abdomen
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP57527 • Found Apr 20, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Hair 15%Black vs Red
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Green Valley, California
UP4348 • Found Mar 2, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Valencia, California - unidentified case UP4389
Jane Doe — Valencia, California
UP4389 • Found Jan 26, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 17–24 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 99%115–130 lb vs 145 lb
78%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP60605 • Found Dec 28, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Red vs Red
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Arvin, California
UP13916 • Found Jun 21, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 13–24 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Hair 100%Red vs Red
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Calabasas Highlands, California
UP4424 • Found Sep 3, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 53%100 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP4124
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP4124 • Found May 12, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Green vs Green
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Malibu, California
UP4369 • Found Aug 28, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Hair 50%Blond vs Red

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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