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Erin Spear Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Ysidro, California on Jan 15, 2022

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Victim Details

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Jan 28, 2022

Erin

Spear

33

29

65 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 15, 2022

San Ysidro

California

San Diego County

No

111229

Monterey Police Department

Monterey

California

Monterey County

93940

351 Madison Street, California

8316463830

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.monterey.org/police/

YG2200250

Jan 17, 2022

Monterey Police Department

4329

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP88298) and 2 other sources
Erin Lei Spear, a 29-year-old woman, was last seen on January 15, 2022, in San Ysidro, California. Little is known about the circumstances of her disappearance, though it is believed she may have been spotted near the U.S.-Mexico border on the day she went missing. Erin had no further contact with her family after that date. She may have been driving a 1998 white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, but there have been no reports of the vehicle being found.

The lack of media coverage and public attention surrounding her case has been a point of frustration for advocates, with her case remaining relatively obscure even a year later. Authorities continue to search for answers, and anyone with information about Erin’s disappearance is urged to contact law enforcement.

The Monterey Police Department is handling the investigation, and tips can also be submitted through NamUs or by calling 911.
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2022

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    • 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.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163501
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%130 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%210–225 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Alpine, California
    UP107707 • Found Jun 5, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Diego, California
    UP93195 • Found Apr 26, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 49%135 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Erin Lei Spear was 29 when she was last seen on January 15, 2022, in San Ysidro, California. Family... ...Read More
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