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Mary Adams Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Hollywood, California on Apr 18, 1986

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Victim Details

Sep 1, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Mary

Adams

79

39

58 inches

100 lbs

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 18, 1986

West Hollywood

California

Los Angeles County

90069

10708

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

009-05948-0973-400

Oct 8, 2009

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12196) and 5 other sources
Mary Jill Adams, 39 years old, was last seen on April 18, 1986, in West Hollywood, California. On that day, she was released from jail in Santa Ana and never contacted her family afterward. Adams, who may have also used the last name "Young," was described as standing 4'11", weighing 107 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. She had a distinct tattoo of the Harley Davidson wings emblem on her abdomen. Despite extensive investigations, no trace of her has been found since her release.

Her case remains unsolved, and there have been few developments over the years. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to handle the investigation, but leads have been limited. Investigators still seek any information that could help bring resolution to her disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 18, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Mary Jill Adams - The Charley Project
  • Mary Jill Adams | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Mary Adams | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 2867DFCA - Mary Jill Adams - Doe Network
  • Missing Person Search | State of California - Department of Justice

    • 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 — California - unidentified case UP3496
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3496 • Found Aug 11, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 4'10"
    Weight 100%118 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP3023
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3023 • Found Jul 14, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 56–66 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'10"
    Weight 100%100 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP62395
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP62395 • Found Oct 30, 2010
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'8"–5'0" vs 4'10"
    Weight 100%95–110 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Diego, California
    UP120501 • Found Aug 28, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 4'10"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Huntington Park, California
    UP3465 • Found Apr 22, 1997
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 28–47 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'4" vs 4'10"
    Weight 100%107–115 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 100%Red vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Devore, California
    UP2583 • Found Oct 1, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 4'10"
    75%Possible
    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 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'3"–5'6" vs 4'10"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 4'10"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sherman Oaks, California - unidentified case UP14607
    Jane Doe — Sherman Oaks, California
    UP14607 • Found Jan 1, 2007
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 4'10"
    Weight 72%135 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3347 • Found May 30, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 4'10"
    Weight 90%126 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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