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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4553) and 7 other sources
Cindy Marilyn Ray, a 4-month-old baby, was last seen on March 30, 1989, in Fresno, California. On the day of her disappearance, Cindy was left unattended in a swing in her family’s backyard by her father, Jonathan Ray. When he returned, she was missing. Cindy’s disappearance was not reported to the authorities until three days later, on April 1, due to her mother's fear that her husband, who had a history of domestic abuse, would be suspected.

Jonathan was scheduled to take a polygraph test regarding the disappearance but never showed up. Shortly after missing the appointment, Jonathan and Cindy's mother, Janine, were found in a motel in Visalia, where Jonathan had committed suicide, and Janine was found comatose from an apparent suicide attempt. Janine survived and was questioned, but no further information about Cindy's whereabouts was revealed.

Despite extensive searches and investigations, no trace of Cindy has ever been found. Foul play is suspected in her case, but no arrests have been made. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that could help bring closure.

Last Seen: Mar 30, 1989