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Michelle Duncan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gardena, California on Nov 4, 1984

Victim Details

Mar 12, 2010

Feb 1, 2023

Michelle

Duncan

59

18

67 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 4, 1984

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90248

No

26331

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

8818-15587

Nov 4, 1984

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5440) and 5 other sources
Michelle Leone Duncan, also known as Shelly, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on November 4, 1984, at the age of 18. Before her disappearance, Michelle made two phone calls to her mother, expressing fear of a man she knew and asking her mother to come pick her up. Unfortunately, after those calls, Michelle was never heard from again.

Originally from Stockton, California, Michelle had recently moved to Southern California with her partner, Steven Angle, with whom she had a son. It is unclear whether the two were married, but they lived together at the time of her disappearance. The details surrounding her case remain murky, as there was little media coverage, and key aspects, such as the exact location of her calls, remain unknown.

Michelle's family has continued searching for answers over the decades. Despite the passage of time, her case is classified as a suspicious disappearance, and investigators still seek information that could help solve the mystery.
Last Seen: Nov 4, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP5440
  • Shelly Duncan | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Michelle Leone Duncan | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Michelle Leone Duncan - The Charley Project
  • 861DFCA - Michelle Leone Duncan - Doe Network

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4034 • Found Aug 24, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4193 • Found Sep 10, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    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 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 36 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4037 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%109–130 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP4124
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP4124 • Found May 12, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 82%143 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    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 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Green 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 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7663
    Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7663 • Found Mar 31, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 93%Est. 22–28 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
    UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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