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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78968) and 6 other sources
Mary Ann Johnson, age 54, was last seen on January 19, 1994, in Los Angeles, California. She worked as an account representative at Robinson's-May Department Store and left her workplace that day, informing co-workers that she planned to meet her estranged husband, Andrew Johnson, the next day. However, Andrew later told investigators that although they spoke on the day of her disappearance, no meeting was scheduled. At the time, the couple was in the process of reconciling after separating in 1993, though no divorce proceedings had been filed.

Mary's black 1988 Chevrolet Corvette was found on January 26, 1994, in the parking lot of the couple’s closed restaurant, Louisiana West, in Van Nuys, California. The keys were found inside the locked restaurant, but there was no sign of Mary. Her disappearance raised concerns of foul play, particularly after an incident in December 1993 when three men threatened her, claiming someone had paid them to harm her. Despite these threats, they left without doing so, but refused to reveal who had hired them.

Mary's case remains unsolved, with no substantial leads emerging since. Authorities suspect foul play, but the mystery of what happened to her continues.

Last Seen: Jan 19, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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
UP3497 • Found Aug 10, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 79%183 lb vs 152 lb
80%Moderate
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 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 152 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 85%Est. 55–75 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 152 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 83%180–200 lb vs 152 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP104294
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104294 • Found May 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 152 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 29%212 lb vs 152 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown 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.

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