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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17369) and 6 other sources
Janel Irene Peters, aged 20, went missing from Valinda, California, on January 29, 1981. She was last seen around 11:30 p.m. after spending the evening on a date with a friend. Peters was reportedly walking westbound from her friend's home on Double Grove Street when she disappeared. It was uncharacteristic of her to leave without warning, and authorities suspect foul play in her case.

At the time of her disappearance, Peters was wearing a white long-sleeved sweater, light blue slacks, and platform shoes. She had several distinctive features, including a small bird tattoo on her left breast, a mole on her right cheek, and pierced ears. She also had diabetes and required daily insulin injections, further raising concerns for her well-being.

Despite the passage of time, her case remains unsolved. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information is urged to contact them.

Last Seen: Jan 29, 1981

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.

81%Moderate
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 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 91%143 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4193 • Found Sep 10, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%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 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 88%105 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP7138
Jane Doe — Corona, California
UP7138 • Found Dec 18, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Green Valley, California
UP4348 • Found Mar 2, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
80%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 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton, California
UP62407 • Found Jan 3, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'4"
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California - unidentified case UP3914
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California
UP3914 • Found Feb 20, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%85–125 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP10281 • Found Mar 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 70%94 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7663
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7663 • Found Mar 31, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond

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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