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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3879) and 7 other sources
Kimberly Ann Stewart, a 21-year-old woman from Sheridan, California, was last seen on May 24, 1977. On the day of her disappearance, Kimberly had left her two daughters with a babysitter and went to meet her estranged husband, Steven Michael Stewart, at a pizza parlor in Wheatland to collect money. Witnesses at the restaurant reported seeing the couple argue before leaving in separate vehicles. Kimberly never returned to pick up her children and has not been seen since.

Later that evening, her car, a gray 1975 Chevrolet Vega, was found abandoned along Highway 65, not far from her home in Sheridan. The keys were still in the ignition, and her checkbook was inside the vehicle. Kimberly’s estranged husband claimed that he, along with his brother, discovered the car and speculated that Kimberly had voluntarily left with someone else. However, authorities believe Kimberly likely met with foul play, as it was out of character for her to abandon her children.

Despite an extensive investigation, no trace of Kimberly has ever been found, and her case remains unsolved. She was known to have been in a volatile relationship with her husband, and investigators suspect her disappearance may be linked to this. Kimberly’s family continues to hope for answers after more than four decades.

Last Seen: May 24, 1977

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Nevada City, California - unidentified case UP85674
Jane Doe — Nevada City, California
UP85674 • Found Jul 8, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP17572
Jane Doe — California
UP17572 • Found Oct 30, 1980
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Livermore, California
UP14953 • Found Mar 1, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–21 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 89%110 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
Jane Doe — Newark, California
UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5857 • Found Feb 20, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 71%162 lb vs 130 lb
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green

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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