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Patricia Van Buskirk Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oxnard, California on Apr 27, 1987

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Victim Details

Feb 9, 2010

Feb 13, 2024

Patricia

Van Buskirk

70

31

67 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 27, 1987

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

No

8162

Oxnard Police Department

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

93030

Judy Basco-Gilson

Missing Person Specialist

251 South C Street, California

8053857600

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.oxnardpd.org/

1011875

Jun 4, 2010

Oxnard Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5003) and 5 other sources
Patricia Van Buskirk, a 31-year-old woman from Oxnard, California, went missing under mysterious circumstances on April 27, 1987. According to her husband, she left their home during the night while he and their child were asleep. She never returned and has not been heard from since. What makes her disappearance even more perplexing is that she left her young child behind, an act that her family found highly unusual. Her loved ones reported that it was out of character for Patricia to leave without contacting anyone, fueling suspicions of foul play.

Patricia's case has remained unsolved for over three decades. Despite extensive investigations, including DNA and fingerprint records, few concrete leads have emerged. Authorities believe that her disappearance may involve criminal activity, though no definitive evidence has come to light. The Oxnard Police Department continues to treat her case as a missing person investigation, but no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Patricia was last described as a Caucasian female with blonde hair and blue eyes, standing between 5'6" and 5'7", and weighing between 128 and 160 pounds. She also sometimes used the surname "Walker." Various theories and attempts to link her case to unidentified remains across the country have been explored, but no conclusive matches have been made.

Her family remains hopeful for answers, but after so many years, Patricia's disappearance is considered one of Ventura County's long-standing cold cases.
Last Seen: Apr 27, 1987

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  • 2947DFCA - Patrica Van Buskirk - Doe Network
  • Patricia Van Buskirk - The Charley Project
  • Patricia Van Buskirk | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Unsolved Cold Cases - Patricia Van Buskirk
  • Patricia Van Buskirk | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Valencia, California
    UP3599 • Found Jul 11, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 26–38 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%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 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 94%115–130 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4122 • Found Jun 15, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3535 • Found Mar 8, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 99%176 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 81%110–120 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California - unidentified case UP2963
    Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California
    UP2963 • Found Dec 20, 2007
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 44–56 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP4123 • Found May 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 77%Est. 24–29 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 94%130 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 30%Hazel 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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