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Diane Genice Dye, a 13-year-old girl, disappeared on July 30, 1979, from her home in San Jose, California. Diane was reported to be distressed by her parents' marital issues and likely left voluntarily that day. She was last seen by a friend who found her crying on her doorstep. Despite his efforts to convince her to stay, she shared her plan to run away, and he left her alone. This was the last confirmed sighting of Diane.
Diane was 5'2" tall, weighed 110 pounds, and had brown hair and ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 30, 1979
Diane was 5'2" tall, weighed 110 pounds, and had brown hair and ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 30, 1979
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Diane
Dye
58
13
62 inches
110 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Jul 30, 1979
San Jose
California
Santa Clara County
No
277
26122
San Jose Police Department
San Jose
California
Santa Clara County
95110
Maureen Burden
Missing Persons
201 West Mission Street, California
4082778900
Local
Law Enforcement
792129576
1979-07-31
San Jose Police Department
7031
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
11/22/2025
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