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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6128) and 4 other sources
Cynthia Robin Gooding, aged 16, was last seen on September 3, 1974, in Marathon, Florida. She and her friend, 12-year-old Teresa Alfonso, were dropped off at the Marathon Movie Theater by Alfonso's mother. The girls never made it into the theater, and they were later reported to have been seen leaving in a white or yellow van, allegedly headed to a party. This was the first time Cynthia and Teresa had gone out unsupervised, and neither has been seen since.

Cynthia was a high school junior at the time, and although she had previously disappeared for short periods, investigators no longer believe she or Teresa left voluntarily. The case file related to their disappearance was unfortunately lost in a fire, complicating the investigation. Despite efforts by law enforcement and the inclusion of age-progressed photos, no solid leads have emerged, and the case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to seek any information that may help resolve this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Sep 3, 1974

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bahia Honda State Park, Florida - unidentified case UP6251
Jane Doe — Bahia Honda State Park, Florida
UP6251 • Found Mar 5, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–19 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 4'10"–5'2"
Weight 99%110 lb vs 87–100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Key Largo, Florida - unidentified case UP15698
Jane Doe — Key Largo, Florida
UP15698 • Found May 24, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'10"–5'2"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 87–100 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Homestead, Florida
UP16406 • Found Dec 11, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 4'10"–5'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1272
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
UP1272 • Found Aug 3, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 12–25 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'10"–5'2"
Weight 99%110 lb vs 87–100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami Lakes, Florida - unidentified case UP6098
Jane Doe — Miami Lakes, Florida
UP6098 • Found Oct 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'10"–5'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6153 • Found Mar 16, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'10"–5'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1277 • Found Jun 13, 1982
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 4'10"–5'2"

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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