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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3136) and 7 other sources
Susan Elaine Earls, an 18-year-old from Orlando, Florida, was last seen on October 21, 1977. She was spotted around midnight near a convenience store on Forest City Road, where she reportedly got into a white van. The van then drove off in the direction of Eatonville. Her boyfriend, who witnessed this, claimed he did not know why she entered the vehicle, and Susan has not been heard from since. She was last seen wearing a white sweater, an orange shirt, blue denim gauchos, and sandals, and was carrying a brown shoulder purse.

At the time of her disappearance, Susan lived with her mother and three younger brothers. Her family and law enforcement believe foul play was involved, as it was highly uncharacteristic of her to leave without notifying anyone. Despite ongoing investigations, her case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to suspect foul play.

Last Seen: Oct 21, 1977

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida - unidentified case UP554
Jane Doe — Apopka, Florida
UP554 • Found Apr 22, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 4'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Palm Bay, Florida
UP116037 • Found Jan 17, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–28 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2"–5'4" vs 4'11"
Weight 82%95–105 lb vs 130 lb
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Boca Raton, Florida - unidentified case UP773
Jane Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
UP773 • Found Jun 23, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%168 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 4'11"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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