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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13785) and 4 other sources
Adelaida Vargas, a 43-year-old woman, disappeared from Miami, Florida, on January 31, 1980. On the day of her disappearance, Adelaida called her daughter in a state of hysteria, warning her that the family was in danger. Shortly after, she left her residence and was never seen again. Adelaida did not take any personal belongings with her, and no clues have surfaced regarding her whereabouts since.

Originally from Cuba, Adelaida emigrated to the United States when she was 22. At the time she went missing, she was wearing a black blouse, a rust-colored jacket, green slacks, rust-colored wooden shoes, and a Cartier watch. She was also known by the nicknames "Lala" and "Lalin" and had scars behind her ears from plastic surgery.

Despite efforts to solve her case, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Authorities have kept the case open, but no significant developments have been made. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.

Last Seen: Jan 31, 1980

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 — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP16374
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16374 • Found Jan 9, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'8"
Physical features: Scar: surgery
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Miami Beach, Florida
UP1143 • Found Mar 23, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 33–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'8"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–140 lb
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1113
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
UP1113 • Found Apr 5, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'8"
Weight 98%106 lb vs 120–140 lb
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1161
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1161 • Found May 17, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'8"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–140 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16832 • Found Dec 22, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"–5'8"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6153 • Found Mar 16, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'8"
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1136 • Found Oct 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'8"
Weight 74%90 lb vs 120–140 lb
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP429
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP429 • Found Jul 20, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'8"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP126729 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 44 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'8"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 120–140 lb
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP65625
Jane Doe — Florida
UP65625 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'8"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 120–140 lb
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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