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Kristen Modafferi Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jun 23, 1997

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Victim Details

Dec 21, 2009

Mar 4, 2024

Kristen

Modafferi

47

18

66 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 23, 1997

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

26117

Oakland Police Department

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94607

Brad Sides

Police Officer, Missing Persons

455 7th Street, California

5102383641

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police

97-060524

Jun 25, 2004

Oakland Police Department

8214

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Episode 82: Kristen Modafferi
The Disappearance of Kristen Modafferi

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4015) and 9 other sources
Kristen Modafferi, an 18-year-old student from North Carolina, disappeared on June 23, 1997, in San Francisco, California. Kristen had recently moved to the city to attend a photography course at the University of California, Berkeley, while working at a local coffee shop. On the day she vanished, Kristen finished her shift at Spinelli's Coffee in the Crocker Galleria around 3 p.m. She told her coworkers she planned to visit Baker Beach that afternoon. However, Kristen never returned home, and her roommates grew concerned when she didn’t show up for the night. She was reported missing on June 25.

The investigation into her disappearance uncovered limited clues. Surveillance footage from the Crocker Galleria showed Kristen leaving the building, but no further leads surfaced regarding her movements afterward. Several witnesses reported seeing her with an unidentified woman at a nearby location, but these leads did not provide substantial breakthroughs. Searches of areas she was believed to have visited, including Baker Beach, yielded no results.

Kristen’s family traveled to San Francisco to aid in the search, and private investigators were later hired to assist. The case has remained one of the most mysterious unsolved disappearances in the area. Over the years, there have been numerous theories, including the possibility that Kristen was abducted or met with foul play. Despite continued efforts from law enforcement and her family, Kristen’s whereabouts remain unknown, and her case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 1997

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  • Disappearance of Kristen Modafferi - Wikipedia
  • KRISTEN MODAFFERI - FBI
  • Kristen Modafferi - Unsolved Mysteries
  • Kristen Deborah Modafferi | State of California - Department of Justice
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  • The Strange Disappearance of Kristen Modafferi - Medium

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP10944
    Jane Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP10944 • Found Jan 16, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
    Weight 99%125 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5963 • Found Jan 10, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 60%180 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 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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