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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87796) and 1 other source
Tammy Rippe, a 55-year-old woman, was last seen on October 17, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Michigan, she had moved to California with her partner, seeking better weather. After arriving in Los Angeles, the couple settled in MacArthur Park, living without stable housing. Tammy stayed behind at their location when her partner was hospitalized for medical reasons. Upon his discharge, he returned to find Tammy missing, and her whereabouts have remained unknown ever since.

Tammy is described as being 5'4" tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair. She has not been in contact with her family or friends since that day, and few details have emerged about the circumstances of her disappearance. Her case is classified as missing, and efforts to locate her continue.

For anyone with information, the case is listed with NamUs under MP87796.

Last Seen: Oct 17, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

87%Strong
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 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 93%115–130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
84%Moderate
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 55
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 93%110–130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
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 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 80%110–120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
77%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 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 67%111 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Torrance, California
UP66286 • Found Feb 11, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 55–85 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 93%110–130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 99%134 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 59%Est. 35–50 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
Jane Doe — San Jose, California
UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 96%Est. 58–72 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 45%296 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 87%120–125 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue 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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