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Diane Young Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Aug 26, 1996

Victim Details

Mar 08, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

Diane

Young

71

42

64 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 26, 1996

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

123709

Pinole Police Department

Pinole

California

Contra Costa County

94564

Caroline Powell

Detective

880 Tennent Avenue, California

5107258950

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/city_government/police

P963291

Pinole Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/24/2026


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Diane Alexia Young, a 42-year-old woman, went missing on August 26, 1996, from San Francisco, California. At the time of her disappearance, Diane was described as being 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She vanished under mysterious circumstances, and her vehicle was later found abandoned near the north vista point of the Golden Gate Bridge, a site known for its association with disappearances and suicides. Despite extensive searches, no rema ...
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Last Seen: Aug 26, 1996

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    Hey everyone, I was digging into Diane Alexia Young's case recently and something's been on my mind.... ...Read More
    05/21/2024
    Has anyone looked into possible sightings of Diane in nearby areas after her car was abandoned? I kn... ...Read More
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