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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14589) and 7 other sources
Dorothy "Dottie" Caylor, a 41-year-old woman from Concord, California, was last seen on June 12, 1985. She had a history of agoraphobia, which made it difficult for her to venture into public spaces, but she had been working on overcoming her fears. Dottie had been in a troubled marriage with Jule Caylor, an entomologist, and had recently taken steps toward independence. She opened a separate bank account, rented a post office box, and even confided in friends about her plans to divorce Jule. Her relationship with Jule had reportedly grown more strained, with Dottie confiding in others about emotional and potential physical abuse, though Jule denied these claims.

On the day of her disappearance, Jule told authorities that he had dropped her off at the Pleasant Hill BART station for a trip to visit a friend, though no one could confirm seeing her board a train. The next day, Jule claimed he found her car parked at a different BART station with her purse inside, but there was no sign of Dottie. Her family found it odd that she would have left behind her purse, which contained crucial items such as her medical card and a bee-sting kit.

Suspicion soon fell on Jule, especially after it was revealed that he had moved to Utah and packed up Dottie's belongings within two weeks of her disappearance. He even repainted their home and rented it out. Later, a mysterious letter postmarked from Indiana accused Jule of murdering Dottie and described the location of her supposed burial. However, no evidence has ever confirmed this claim, and Dottie’s body has never been found.

Jule’s inconsistent statements, such as changing his account of the events leading up to her disappearance, and his rapid relocation following the incident, cast further doubt on his involvement. Despite the ongoing investigation and multiple suspicious elements, no one has been charged in connection with Dottie Caylor's disappearance, and the case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jun 12, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

83%Moderate
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 41
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP12981
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
UP12981 • Found Nov 29, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 57%134 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5956 • Found Nov 9, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP60119 • Found Aug 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%246 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 83%130–155 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 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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