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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP76904) and 2 other sources
Patricia Lorraine Gentle, 33, went missing from Redondo Beach, California, on January 1, 1973. Very little is known about the circumstances of her disappearance. At the time, Patricia was described as a white female with brown hair, standing 5'4" tall and weighing about 120 pounds. Despite numerous efforts to locate her, her case remains unsolved after several decades.

There was some hope for closure when a body was discovered buried on Wollacott Street in Redondo Beach. However, after DNA comparison, it was determined that the remains did not belong to Patricia. Her family continues to seek answers and remains hopeful that new developments will emerge to provide them with closure. Patricia's case is still classified as an open missing person case, and investigators continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1973

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.

85%Strong
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP4448
Jane Doe — California
UP4448 • Found Aug 20, 1976
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%115–140 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4111 • Found Oct 25, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Calabasas Highlands, California
UP4424 • Found Sep 3, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 88%100 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%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 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 49 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4209 • Found Jan 26, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4352 • Found Feb 21, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 120–130 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 50 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 96%145–165 lb vs 120–130 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — California
UP4425 • Found Aug 13, 1978
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 62%85 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 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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