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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4401) and 19 other sources
Anthonette Cayedito, a 9-year-old girl from Gallup, New Mexico, went missing in the early morning hours of April 6, 1986. According to her mother, Penny, Anthonette was last seen in their home when she went to bed the night before. At around 3 a.m., there was a knock on the door. Penny stated that Anthonette answered it, and when the door was opened, two men forcibly abducted her. Witnesses later recalled that Anthonette called out to her mother as she was taken. Penny did not immediately hear her daughter's cries, and it wasn't until the next morning that Anthonette was reported missing.

Years later, a disturbing development occurred when a young girl, believed to be Anthonette, placed a call to the Gallup police in 1987. The girl identified herself as Anthonette and begged for help before the line was cut. Despite this, no new leads emerged from the call. In 1991, another potential lead surfaced when a waitress in Carson City, Nevada, encountered a girl matching Anthonette’s description. The girl reportedly left a note under a plate that read "Help me," but authorities were unable to track her down.

Anthonette’s case remains unsolved. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement and the FBI, no conclusive evidence has been found to locate her. Theories about her abduction range from familial involvement to being taken by someone she knew. Over the years, Anthonette's family has continued to seek answers, hoping for closure in a case that has haunted the Gallup community for decades.

Last Seen: Apr 6, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Gallup, New Mexico
UP147508 • Found May 14, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 90%Est. 17–24 vs 9 when missing
Race 100%Native American
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 4'7"–5'0"

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.