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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94923) and 3 other sources
Nicole Lynn Yancy, a 34-year-old woman from Gardena, California, was last seen on March 2, 1997. At the time of her disappearance, Nicole was described as standing 5'5" tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue dress with yellow flowers. Despite efforts by law enforcement, including the Gardena Police Department, little is known about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and no significant leads have surfaced since she was last seen.

Yancy's case remains classified as a missing person, and she has not been heard from in over two decades. Investigators have few details about her disappearance, and the case remains unsolved. There are no known distinguishing marks or features that could aid in identifying her, although her dental records are available for comparison purposes. The authorities continue to seek information from the public, hoping for any tip that might shed light on what happened to her.

Despite the passage of time, Yancy's case is still active, with agencies such as the Gardena Police Department maintaining it as an open investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement, as her disappearance continues to haunt her family and the broader community.

Last Seen: Mar 2, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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 — California
UP3371 • Found Mar 31, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 90%115–145 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 70%125 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13340
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13340 • Found Aug 31, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 81%Est. 55–75 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 56%130–145 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Burbank, California - unidentified case UP108240
Jane Doe — Burbank, California
UP108240 • Found Sep 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"
Weight 0%180–200 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California - unidentified case UP78204
Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP78204 • Found Sep 6, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 28%140–155 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78193
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78193 • Found Jun 30, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 0%212 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — El Cajon, California - unidentified case UP109913
Jane Doe — El Cajon, California
UP109913 • Found Sep 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 98%111 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California - unidentified case UP3150
Jane Doe — Angeles National Forest, California
UP3150 • Found Sep 11, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 36–46 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen

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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