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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP88798) and 1 other source
Ruth Harriet Zornes-Elliott, age 31, was last seen in Homestead, Florida, on January 1, 1984. The details surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, but it is suspected that foul play was involved following a dispute with her then-boyfriend. Her children, who were visiting relatives out of state at the time, received a phone call informing them that she had gone missing.

Ruth was described as having brown hair, hazel eyes, and standing between 5'4" and 5'5". She had a notable scar on her thigh, which was reportedly the result of a knife wound. At the time of her disappearance, she may have been using the name Ruth Zornes-Elliott. Despite various investigations, including involvement from the FBI, no significant leads have emerged, and her case remains unsolved.

Authorities continue to suspect foul play, and her case remains open with law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward. Over the years, there have been no major breakthroughs, leaving her family without closure.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1984

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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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1194
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1194 • Found Dec 27, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%108 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16373 • Found Nov 24, 1984
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 17–40 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Miami Beach, Florida
UP1143 • Found Mar 23, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 33–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1199 • Found Aug 23, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1161
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1161 • Found May 17, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1113
Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
UP1113 • Found Apr 5, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 98%106 lb vs 120–130 lb
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6153 • Found Mar 16, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami Lakes, Florida - unidentified case UP6098
Jane Doe — Miami Lakes, Florida
UP6098 • Found Oct 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1136 • Found Oct 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 72%90 lb vs 120–130 lb
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP126729 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 91%148 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

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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