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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11970) and 6 other sources
Ann Bernice Duncan, 31, was last seen on October 3, 1969, in San Francisco, California, when she attended a scheduled appointment with social services regarding the foster care placement of her six-week-old son. Ann never attended her subsequent appointments, and all contact with her ceased. Her baby was later declared abandoned and placed for adoption. Ann had other children in foster care, whom she visited regularly, but her visits stopped abruptly in October 1969, along with her occasional phone calls to her mother.

Ann’s family has expressed that, despite her struggles, she loved her children and would not have abandoned them willingly. They believe she feared for her safety before she disappeared, and suspect she may have been murdered. At the time of her disappearance, Ann was described as having brown hair styled similarly to Marilyn Monroe, which she sometimes dyed blonde or wore a red wig, and she was double-jointed. Her case remains unsolved, with no significant developments over the years.

Investigators are still looking for information regarding her disappearance, and her case remains open with the San Francisco Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 3, 1969

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125213
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP125213 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 84%135 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP5932
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5932 • Found Apr 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%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 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 51 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
78%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP17773 • Found May 19, 1972
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
78%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 42 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5958 • Found Jun 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%109 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Orinda, California - unidentified case UP12922
Jane Doe — Orinda, California
UP12922 • Found Aug 23, 1975
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 18–29 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 10%166 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5834 • Found Jul 6, 1971
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

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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