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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17777) and 5 other sources
Marie Lopez, a 54-year-old woman, was last seen at her home in Downey, California, on January 6, 1989. At the time of her disappearance, Marie was wearing a distinctive red, blue, and yellow-striped sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a Timex watch with a black band. She is described as being 5'6" tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with red/auburn hair and blue eyes.

Marie had some notable identifying features, including a tattoo near her groin and old hypodermic track marks on her inner left arm. She also wore dentures and may have been using the alias Viola Marie Earley. Despite these details, very little information has surfaced about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Authorities have found no significant leads, and her case remains unsolved after all these years. The Downey Police Department continues to seek information, and anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts is encouraged to come forward.

Last Seen: Jan 6, 1989

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 — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7687
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7687 • Found Aug 23, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 82%97 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP3496
Jane Doe — California
UP3496 • Found Aug 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP8269
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP8269 • Found Sep 10, 2010
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%98 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3753 • Found Feb 8, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 65%Est. 65–75 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3425
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3425 • Found Nov 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 89%Est. 65–75 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%100–120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 97%134 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP50674
Jane Doe — Riverside, California
UP50674 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%92 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
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.

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