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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17651) and 8 other sources
Ashley Standish Higgins, 19, went missing on November 6, 1982, from Costa Mesa, California. At the time of her disappearance, she had recently graduated from Newport Harbor High School and lived independently in an apartment. Her disappearance occurred shortly after a trip to Las Vegas with a female friend, who reported that they became separated during the trip. The friend returned to California without Ashley and claimed to be unaware that Ashley had not made it back home.

Ashley left behind personal belongings, including her pet dog and cockatiel, in her apartment, raising concerns among her family and investigators. Her mother reported her missing, and law enforcement suspected foul play due to the abrupt nature of her disappearance and the fact that she never returned to claim a $100,000 inheritance due when she turned 40 in 2002.

Authorities have classified Ashley’s case as endangered missing, and foul play is suspected, although no definitive leads have surfaced over the years. Her family has continued to search for answers, with her mother expressing hope of finding her daughter before passing away. Despite DNA swabs and investigative efforts, Ashley's case remains unsolved, leaving her family and investigators still searching for closure.

Last Seen: Nov 6, 1982

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Corona Del Mar, California - unidentified case UP7669
Jane Doe — Corona Del Mar, California
UP7669 • Found May 14, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 75%158 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4042 • Found Jun 10, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 94%104 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP4219
Jane Doe — California
UP4219 • Found Aug 21, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 96%105 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 97%Est. 24–33 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — East Los Angeles, California
UP10547 • Found Feb 25, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 91%102 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Garden Grove, California - unidentified case UP7673
Jane Doe — Garden Grove, California
UP7673 • Found Oct 4, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 30%179 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4193 • Found Sep 10, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'2"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP6964
Jane Doe — Corona, California
UP6964 • Found Sep 20, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California - unidentified case UP7691
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California
UP7691 • Found Jan 31, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California - unidentified case UP3673
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California
UP3673 • Found Aug 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 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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