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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8897) and 8 other sources
In the autumn of 1973, 18-year-old Sandra 'Sandy' Hopler was a student at Keystone Junior College in La Plume, Pennsylvania. On September 29th, she informed her roommate of her plans to take a trip to New York City. Sandra, known to her friends and family as Sandy, was last seen that day at the Martz Trailway Bus Station in Scranton, Pennsylvania. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a white female with light brown hair and hazel eyes. She had several distinguishing marks, including a mole on the back of her right hand between her thumb and index finger, a small mole near the left side of her lip, and a small scar in one eyebrow. Her ears were pierced, and she wore eyeglasses. On the day she went missing, Sandra was wearing a burgundy blazer, a dark-colored blouse, and was carrying a tan shoulder purse. She also had on a new Seiko watch with a gold face.

The specifics of what happened after Sandra Hopler was last seen at the bus station remain scarce, and her case has grown cold over the decades. She never reached her destination in New York City and has not been seen or heard from since that day in 1973. The Pennsylvania State Police are the investigating agency on her case, but few details about the investigation have been made public. Over the years, law enforcement has received tips and conducted interviews, but none have led to a breakthrough in solving the mystery of her disappearance.

Decades have passed since Sandra Hopler vanished, leaving her family and friends with unanswered questions and a void that cannot be filled. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of discovering what became of the young college student who had her whole life ahead of her. The case is an enduring mystery, a reminder of a life interrupted and the lasting pain of not knowing. The investigation into Sandra Hopler's disappearance remains open, a cold case that continues to seek the one piece of information that might finally bring her home.

Last Seen: Sep 29, 1973

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Perth Amboy, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1522
Jane Doe — Perth Amboy, New Jersey
UP1522 • Found Apr 10, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP6955
Jane Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP6955 • Found Sep 6, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%110 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%123 mi away
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 99%138 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6124
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP6124 • Found May 8, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Hackensack, New Jersey
UP1617 • Found Jul 19, 1992
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — East Islip, New York
UP11774 • Found Apr 2, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%137 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%98 mi away
TimingFound 41 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP2721
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2721 • Found Jan 12, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6805
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6805 • Found May 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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