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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6982) and 4 other sources
Doris Catherine Scandalis, a 30-year-old woman from Carmichael, California, disappeared on November 7, 1960. That evening, she left her home, intending to go shopping at a local mall and then watch a movie. She was driving a 1959 Mercury with California plates and was dressed in a purple sweater, skirt, and blue hooded coat. Doris was never seen or heard from again after leaving her residence.

Three days later, on November 10, her vehicle was found parked outside a beauty salon on Balmoral Drive, a place she was known to frequent. Her personal items, including her clothing, were left behind at home, suggesting she did not plan for an extended absence. Doris’s sudden disappearance left her family deeply concerned, as she had shown no signs of wanting to vanish voluntarily.

Despite investigations, no substantial leads were found, and her case remains unsolved. Authorities have continued to classify her as an endangered missing person, and there is little information pointing to foul play or voluntary disappearance. However, the lack of evidence and clues has made solving the case challenging, leaving her loved ones without answers.

Last Seen: Nov 7, 1960

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP12981
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
UP12981 • Found Nov 29, 1986
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP17602 • Found Apr 17, 1972
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 44 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 90%115 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP11456 • Found Jul 9, 1968
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%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 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 60 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Keyes, California
UP13028 • Found Apr 27, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 90%115 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Modesto, California
UP13000 • Found Jul 30, 1975
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
75%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 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2389 • Found May 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 7%71 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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