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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2791) and 7 other sources
Gayle Marie Marks, an 18-year-old woman, disappeared on October 18, 1988, from Stockton, California. She was last seen after visiting the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get an identification card, which was later mailed to her home, confirming she had completed her errand. After leaving the DMV, Gayle called her mother but left a voicemail without indicating any distress. She was scheduled to meet a friend and then work her shift at Rick's New York Style Pizza, but she never arrived at either location. Gayle left behind her personal belongings and never collected her last paycheck, raising concerns about foul play.

The case took a darker turn when it was linked to Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog, infamously known as the "Speed Freak Killers." The pair, convicted of multiple murders during the 1980s and 1990s, have been suspected of involvement in several missing persons cases, including Gayle's. Shermantine, who is now on death row, has provided information about the locations of some of their victims, though Gayle's body has never been found. Despite extensive investigations and leads, her disappearance remains unsolved, and foul play is strongly suspected.

Gayle's case has remained open for decades, with authorities and her family still seeking closure. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 18, 1988

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.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Martinez, California
UP12473 • Found Aug 5, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 18
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
75%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 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP5932
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5932 • Found Apr 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
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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