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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1434) and 5 other sources
Rebecca Margaret Patterson, a 38-year-old woman, was last seen on August 6, 1997, in Los Gatos, California. At the time of her disappearance, she did not have a permanent address, making it difficult for investigators to track her movements. Described as a white female, she was 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighed approximately 90 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes, though it was noted that she may have worn colored contact lenses, as her California driver's license listed her eye color as green.

On the day she went missing, Rebecca was wearing blue jeans, but there is little additional information regarding her clothing or personal belongings. While the exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, she has not been seen or heard from since August 1997, and authorities have not found any definitive clues regarding her fate. Her case remains unsolved, with few details available and no major leads emerging over the years.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has been involved in the investigation and has urged anyone with information to come forward. The case continues to be listed in various missing person databases, and investigators are still hopeful that new evidence or witness statements could help resolve the mystery of what happened to Rebecca.

Last Seen: Aug 6, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

78%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 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 47%120–125 lb vs 90 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 31%125 lb vs 90 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP7323 • Found Dec 23, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 98%100 lb vs 90 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5958 • Found Jun 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 78%109 lb vs 90 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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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