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Crystal Kinney Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lompoc, California on Nov 10, 2011

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Victim Details

Jun 15, 2020

Oct 28, 2020

Crystal

Kinney

60

45

63 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 10, 2011

Lompoc

California

Santa Barbara County

93436

No

83914

Lompoc Police Department

Lompoc

California

Santa Barbara County

93436

Tara Newton

Police Officer - Detective

107 Civic Center Plaza, California

8058758122

Local

Law Enforcement

11111291

Lompoc Police Department

8467

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70708) and 7 other sources
Crystal Lee Kinney, a 45-year-old woman from Lompoc, California, was last seen on the morning of November 10, 2011. She was shopping at a Home Depot in Lompoc at approximately 10:15 a.m. when she disappeared. Crystal, who had diabetes, left without any signs of where she might have gone. She was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes at the time of her disappearance.

Her family reported her missing, and despite ongoing investigations, no substantial leads have emerged. Her case remains unsolved. Law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in finding her. Her disappearance is listed in various missing persons databases, including NamUs and the California Department of Justice.
Last Seen: Nov 10, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Police say missing woman seen in Lompoc | Local News
  • Lompoc police searching for at-risk missing adult | Local News ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP70708
  • Crystal Lee Kinney | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Regional news | Local News | lompocrecord.com
  • County in Brief | Local News | santamariatimes.com
  • KSBY - Crystal Kinney of Lompoc disappeared 4 years ago next ...

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Clarita, California
    UP11671 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    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 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    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 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%135 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%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 100%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%132 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 93%115–130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    75%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 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%132 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 93%110–130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP16684 • Found Mar 27, 2012
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%176 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 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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