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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4555) and 7 other sources
Denise Christine Rodriguez, 17, was last seen on March 10, 1984, during a late-night outing with her boyfriend, Richardo Lupercio, and another couple at the Sutro Baths cliff area near San Francisco. The group was enjoying the scenic location around 2:30 a.m. when Denise, while leaning against a guardrail, lost her balance as Richardo tried to embrace her. Tragically, both Denise and Richardo fell between 30 to 50 feet into the rocky surf below.

Despite efforts by their friends to seek help, both Denise and Richardo were pulled out to sea by the strong currents and were never seen again. Their bodies were never recovered, and they are presumed dead. Denise had been wearing white pants, a red blouse, red high-heeled shoes, and a ruby ring at the time of her disappearance.

The case remains unsolved, and Denise and Richardo's families continue to search for answers. The circumstances of their disappearance were ruled as accidental, but the lack of recovery has left lingering questions.

Last Seen: Mar 10, 1984

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP5932
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5932 • Found Apr 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 75%Est. 20–40 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125213
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP125213 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 42%135 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP10944
Jane Doe — Brisbane, California
UP10944 • Found Jan 16, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 70%125 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP4219
Jane Doe — California
UP4219 • Found Aug 21, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 40%350 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%105 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Martinez, California
UP12473 • Found Aug 5, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP150119
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP150119 • Found May 18, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 41 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%107 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 0%Green vs Brown

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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