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Gail Dahl Missing Person Case

Last seen in Simi Valley, California on Aug 2, 1980

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Victim Details

Oct 7, 2012

Feb 7, 2024

Gail

Dahl

68

22

72 inches

135 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 2, 1980

Simi Valley

California

Ventura County

No

22282

Simi Valley Police Department

Simi Valley

California

Ventura County

93063

3901 Alamo Street, California

8055836950

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.simivalley.org/departments/police-department

80-20392

Simi Valley Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

No

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17694) and 5 other sources
Gail Marie Dahl, a 22-year-old woman from Simi Valley, California, was last seen on August 2, 1980. She disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and her case remains unsolved. Gail was described as a white female with blonde hair, green eyes, and a distinct horizontal scar on her left calf. At the time of her disappearance, she was 6'0" tall and weighed around 135 pounds. She may have used the alias "Gail Gardner."

Her car, a significant clue in the case, was found 12 days later, on August 14, in Imperial County, California, about 10 miles northwest of Yuma, Arizona. Despite this discovery, no other trace of her has been found. Few details about her last movements or potential leads have emerged, and investigators continue to search for answers.

Law enforcement, including the Simi Valley Police Department, remains open to any new information about her case, which has been cold for decades. If you have any details, authorities encourage you to come forward.
Last Seen: Aug 2, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17694
  • Gail Marie Dahl | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Gail Marie Dahl - The Charley Project
  • 868DFCA - Gail Marie Dahl - Doe Network
  • IN MEMORIAM | Cal State LA

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP7138
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP7138 • Found Dec 18, 1981
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 17–21 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%133 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    75%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 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 41 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%110–120 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Green vs Green
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California - unidentified case UP4273
    Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California
    UP4273 • Found Jun 26, 1983
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–28 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Hair 50%Red 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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