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Patrick Sturbaum Missing Person Case

Last seen in Vacaville, California on Aug 2, 1960

Victim Details

Apr 18, 2011

Aug 17, 2023

Patrick

Sturbaum

104

38

64 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 2, 1960

Vacaville

California

Solano County

No

10007

Vacaville Police Department

Vacaville

California

Solano County

95688

660 Merchant Street, California

7074495200

Local

Law Enforcement

www.cityofvacaville.com

6017658

Aug 5, 1960

Vacaville Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10351) and 4 other sources
Patrick Ayn Sturbaum, a 38-year-old woman, was last seen on August 2, 1960, in Vacaville, California. She was driving a light gray 1960 Nash Rambler Ambassador station wagon with the California license plate number SZE 663. Sturbaum, who also went by the name Patricia, has not been heard from since that day. Her disappearance is considered mysterious, and she was reported missing three days later on August 5, 1960.

At the time of her disappearance, Sturbaum was described as a Caucasian female, standing 5'4" tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. Despite extensive investigations, no significant leads or details about what may have happened to her have emerged over the years. There is no information available regarding her clothing, personal items, or any distinguishing marks.

Her case remains unsolved, and the Vacaville Police Department continues to seek any information that could help uncover what happened to her. The details of her case are also included in several missing persons databases, including NAMUS.
Last Seen: Aug 2, 1960

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Patrick Ayn Sturbaum - The Charley Project
  • Patrick Ayn Sturbaum | State of California - Department of Justice
  • 3051DFCA - Patrick Ayn Sturbaum - Doe Network
  • Missing people from the bay area - Forum

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 45 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 55%115 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP11456 • Found Jul 9, 1968
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Blond vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%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 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 60 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 72%120–125 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP17602 • Found Apr 17, 1972
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Cruz, California - unidentified case UP14003
    Jane Doe — Santa Cruz, California
    UP14003 • Found Oct 17, 1969
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 83%Est. 50–65 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP12981
    Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP12981 • Found Nov 29, 1986
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 82%134 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5854 • Found Oct 27, 1978
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 78%200 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — West Sacramento, California
    UP7771 • Found Aug 21, 1960
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Hair 40%Red vs Gray

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been digging through some old newspaper archives, and it seems there were a few people back in... ...Read More
    04/29/2024
    I’ve been delving into Patricia Ayn Sturbaum’s case, and something that sticks out to me is her... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about Patricia Sturbaum's case lately, particularly about her car. I mean... ...Read More
    05/19/2023

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