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Christine Eastin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hayward, California on Jan 18, 1971

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Victim Details

Sep 15, 2010

Nov 15, 2023

Christine

Eastin

74

19

65 inches

67 inches

130 lbs

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 18, 1971

Hayward

California

Alameda County

94544

No

9046

Hayward Police Department

Hayward

California

Alameda County

94544

300 W. Winton Avenue, California

5102937000

Local

Law Enforcement

1971-1-1297

Jan 18, 1971

Hayward Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8173) and 9 other sources
Christine Marie Eastin, a 19-year-old woman, went missing on the night of January 18, 1971, in Hayward, California. She was last seen around 10:00 p.m. after borrowing her ex-boyfriend's 1969 Ford Maverick to run errands, including shopping and getting the car washed. Christine had planned to pick up her ex-boyfriend from his job at a Jack in the Box restaurant later that night but never arrived.

The following morning, her car was found locked and parked at Charlie's Car Wash on Mission Boulevard. Items from inside the car, such as papers, were scattered on the ground near the vehicle. Her purse was found locked inside the car, and it appeared she had completed washing it before she disappeared. Despite extensive searches, there was no sign of Christine, and authorities quickly suspected foul play.

Over the years, new leads have surfaced, including a 2019 witness who claimed to have seen Christine being abducted by two men at the car wash. The witness described a white van with distinctive "West Coast Mirrors" and provided a sketch of the driver, but no arrests have been made. Christine's case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to suspect foul play in her disappearance.
Last Seen: Jan 18, 1971

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • CHRISTINE MARIE EASTIN - FBI
  • Fox 2 Unsolved: New sketch in Hayward cold case of missing woman
  • Christine Marie Eastin | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Hayward Police Seek Leads In Christine Eastin Case - CBS News
  • Unsolved: Hayward woman vanishes in 1971 | KTVU FOX 2
  • Unsolved: Hayward woman, 19, vanishes in 1971 - YouTube
  • 50 Years Ago: On January 18,... - Hayward Police Department
  • Christine Marie Eastin - Missing Persons Center
  • FBI Most Wanted | Christine Marie Eastin went missing ... - Instagram

    • 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 — San Francisco, California
    UP5857 • Found Feb 20, 1979
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 79%162 lb vs 130–135 lb
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Livermore, California
    UP14953 • Found Mar 1, 1978
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–21 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 90%110 lb vs 130–135 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California
    UP11798 • Found Jan 6, 1973
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 50 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 130–135 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
    Jane Doe — Newark, California
    UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5834 • Found Jul 6, 1971
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–135 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Orinda, California - unidentified case UP12922
    Jane Doe — Orinda, California
    UP12922 • Found Aug 23, 1975
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 73%166 lb vs 130–135 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 90%110 lb vs 130–135 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Modesto, California
    UP13000 • Found Jul 30, 1975
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 83%Est. 25–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 97%150 lb vs 130–135 lb
    76%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 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 130–135 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond

    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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