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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP79020) and 7 other sources
Patricia Ann Laxer, a 63-year-old woman from North Hollywood, California, went missing on August 11, 1997. She was last seen after returning home from a doctor's appointment. Patricia's car was later found abandoned near the Universal City Overlook in Hollywood, raising concerns about her whereabouts. At the time of her disappearance, she was reportedly despondent about an upcoming move to Oregon.

There is speculation that Patricia's case might be linked to several other disappearances that occurred around the same time, all involving patients who had appointments with the same doctor. Three other individuals, including Robert Black, Goldie Swanger, and Richard Davison, also vanished under similar circumstances in the Los Angeles area between 1996 and 1997. Swanger's case was solved in 2004, but Patricia and the others remain missing.

Despite these connections, Patricia's case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to search for leads. It is suspected that she could be in a medical facility or under care, but no definitive evidence has been uncovered.

Last Seen: Aug 11, 1997

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3425
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3425 • Found Nov 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 91%Est. 65–75 vs 63
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 86%100–120 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7687
Jane Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7687 • Found Aug 23, 1998
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Sex ✓Female
Age 80%Est. 45–60 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 47%97 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
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 81%Est. 50–60 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%115–130 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California - unidentified case UP3390
Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP3390 • Found Aug 26, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 145 lb
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%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 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
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 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%110–130 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP8269
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP8269 • Found Sep 10, 2010
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 49%98 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Compton, California - unidentified case UP131023
Jane Doe — Compton, California
UP131023 • Found Sep 9, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%130 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown 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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