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Madeline Babcock Missing Person Case

Last seen in Venice, California on Jun 1, 1968

Victim Details

Apr 30, 2010

Jan 9, 2024

Madeline

Babcock

93

35

59 inches

105 lbs

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 1, 1968

Venice

California

Los Angeles County

No

8470

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

101414269

Jun 9, 2010

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Sandy

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7003) and 8 other sources
Madeline Anna Babcock, aged 35, was last seen on June 11, 1968, in Venice, California. She had contacted her mother from a payphone and mentioned she would be driven to her family’s home the following day by a friend, though she did not specify who this friend was. However, she never arrived and has not been heard from since. When her family visited her apartment later, they found that all her belongings had been removed, suggesting she had cleared out.

At the time of her disappearance, Madeline was employed both as a barmaid at Fred's Tavern and on an assembly line in Santa Monica. She had a history of medical and personal challenges, including hydrocephalus, a condition that required regular spinal punctures, and a struggle with alcoholism following a troubled past involving abusive relationships. Her family noted that while Madeline was known to be distant, her sudden disappearance was out of character. Despite multiple investigations over the years, her case remains unsolved.

In 2007, a potential lead surfaced when someone came forward with information about a woman who might have matched Madeline's description, but DNA testing ruled out any connection. Her family continues to seek answers, but no significant breakthroughs have been made.
Last Seen: Jun 1, 1968

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • EPISODE 355: Madeline Babcock - The Vanished Podcast">EPISODE 355: Madeline Babcock - The Vanished Podcast
  • Madeline Anna Babcock - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP7003 | NamUs
  • Madeleine Babcock | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • The Vanished | - Instagram
  • It was during the summer of 1968... - The Vanished Podcast
  • 428DFCA - Madeline Anna Babcock - Doe Network
  • The 1968 disappearance of Madeline 'Lynn' Babcock

    • 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 — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP62395
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP62395 • Found Oct 30, 2010
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 42 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'8"–5'0" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%95–110 lb vs 105–110 lb
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    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 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%118 lb vs 105–110 lb
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP4448
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4448 • Found Aug 20, 1976
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2"–5'4" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%115–140 lb vs 105–110 lb
    78%Possible
    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 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 38 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%100 lb vs 105–110 lb
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3136 • Found Jun 27, 2003
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%102 lb vs 105–110 lb
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP4178
    Jane Doe — Sylmar, California
    UP4178 • Found Feb 15, 1986
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–42 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%108 lb vs 105–110 lb
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Huntington Park, California
    UP3465 • Found Apr 22, 1997
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 28–47 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%107–115 lb vs 105–110 lb
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4200 • Found Jun 20, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 4'11"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4209 • Found Jan 26, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%118 lb vs 105–110 lb
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4425 • Found Aug 13, 1978
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 4'11"
    Weight 83%85 lb vs 105–110 lb

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone looked into the angle of Madeline’s job at Fred's Tavern? It's always struck me as a bit... ...Read More
    06/24/2024
    Has anyone else looked into Madeline's work at Fred's Tavern? I'm wondering if there's more to dig... ...Read More
    04/21/2024
    Does anyone have more information about the friend Madeline mentioned? The fact that she called her... ...Read More
    03/12/2023

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