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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17556) and 6 other sources
Mae W. Gebhard, a 65-year-old woman, was last seen on February 24, 1981, in San Francisco, California. On the day of her disappearance, Mae had an argument with her husband of 48 years regarding a phone bill. Following the argument, she called the police. When officers arrived, they suggested that one of them take a walk to cool down. Mae left their home on 44th Avenue in the Sea Cliff area but never returned. Her husband reported her missing later that night.

Mae had ongoing health issues at the time, including the lingering effects of a car accident in May 1980, which left her in pain. She was taking 15 different medications, including heart medication. When she left, Mae took her medications and her husband's sleeping pills but left behind personal items like her eyeglasses and checkbook. Despite searches and investigations, she has not been found, and her case remains unsolved.

Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about Mae's disappearance to come forward in hopes of resolving the decades-old case.

Last Seen: Feb 24, 1981

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — San Francisco, California
UP5870 • Found Jul 8, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 100–104 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5894 • Found Feb 22, 1983
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 98%115 lb vs 100–104 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Mountain View, California - unidentified case UP77595
Jane Doe — Mountain View, California
UP77595 • Found Mar 2, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 days after last seen
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 100–104 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%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 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 89%120–125 lb vs 100–104 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Blue 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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