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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8644) and 15 other sources
Doreen Marfeo, a 34-year-old woman from Johnston, Rhode Island, was last seen on March 29, 1990. She disappeared from her home under suspicious circumstances and has not been seen since. On the day of her disappearance, Doreen's husband, Stephen Marfeo, claimed that he came home during lunch and saw her before returning to work. He later reported her missing two and a half days after she was last seen, stating that she was gone when he returned home in the afternoon.

Doreen’s disappearance was highly unusual, as she left behind her car, personal belongings, and even her two pet cats. Investigators later discovered that Stephen had hired private investigators to follow Doreen, suspecting her of infidelity, although no evidence supported these claims. Months later, the police received two typewritten letters that implicated Stephen in Doreen’s death, but no charges were ever filed. Investigators strongly suspect that Stephen was involved in her disappearance.

In 1999, nine years after Doreen vanished, Stephen Marfeo killed his girlfriend and then committed suicide. Before his death, he left a note that hinted at feelings of guilt related to Doreen’s disappearance, though he did not reveal any details about what happened to her. Despite extensive investigations, Doreen’s body has never been found, and her case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Mar 29, 1990

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut - unidentified case UP8821
Jane Doe — New Britain, Connecticut
UP8821 • Found Oct 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP7253
Jane Doe — New Bedford, Massachusetts
UP7253 • Found Oct 30, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"
Weight 89%127 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8507
Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8507 • Found Aug 23, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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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