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Shirley Frew Missing Person Case

Last seen in Long Beach, California on May 4, 1969

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Victim Details

Jun 6, 2010

Sep 10, 2023

Shirley

Frew

104

47

59 inches

61 inches

110 lbs

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 4, 1969

Long Beach

California

Los Angeles County

8669

Long Beach Police Department

Long Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90802

400 West Broadway, California

5625707260

Local

Law Enforcement

12-26696 and 06-81186

Oct 19, 2006

Long Beach Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7394) and 5 other sources
Shirley Elizabeth Frew, 47, was last seen on May 4, 1969, in Long Beach, California. Described as a 4'11" tall woman, weighing between 110 to 120 pounds, with graying brown hair and blue eyes, Shirley had a large scar on her left leg below the knee, resulting from a 1945 car-train accident. She also had full upper and lower dentures. Shirley was known to use several aliases, including Shirley Stevens, Shirley Thielke, and Shirley Hanson, among others.

Shirley’s case has remained unsolved for decades, with the last reported contact from her occurring between 1970 and 1971, though her disappearance is officially marked in May 1969. Despite being classified as an endangered missing person, there have been no significant leads to uncover her whereabouts. Her case remains open, and investigators are still seeking information that could help resolve what happened to her after she was last seen.
Last Seen: May 4, 1969

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • 3003DFCA - Shirley Elizabeth Frew - Doe Network
  • Shirley Frew | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Shirley Elizabeth Frew | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP7394 | NamUs
  • San Fernando Jane Doe (1976) - Stories of the Unsolved

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP3023
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3023 • Found Jul 14, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 56–66 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 100%100 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Blond vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP3496
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3496 • Found Aug 11, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 100%118 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4332
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4332 • Found Aug 21, 1981
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 100%104 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    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 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 52 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3136 • Found Jun 27, 2003
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 100%102 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Colton, California - unidentified case UP5997
    Jane Doe — Colton, California
    UP5997 • Found Jun 19, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 99%132 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4279 • Found May 1, 1983
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Blond vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4391 • Found Jan 25, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4423 • Found Sep 4, 1978
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 1%177 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 53 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Weight 85%140–150 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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