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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP158099)
Deborah Ellen Farley, 51, has been missing since she was last seen in Palm Springs, California, on November 1, 2014. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing approximately 140 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes.

According to a report filed with the Palm Springs Police Department, a reporting party stated they had not seen or heard from Farley since visiting her in November or December of 2014. Her last known address was in Palm Springs. For years, there were no new developments in her case.

A significant update occurred on September 5, 2024, when Farley was reportedly seen in a photograph in a local Palm Springs newspaper. The article was titled, "California Turns To Police In Homeless Crisis," and it addressed issues of homeless enforcement in the city. The photograph of Farley was taken at a bus stop in front of the Jack in the Box located at 694 S Palm Canyon Dr. The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating the case.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 2014

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP50674
Jane Doe — Riverside, California
UP50674 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 44%92 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 79%111 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 92%Est. 35–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%114 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 91%110–120 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green 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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