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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64234) and 7 other sources
Yvonne Martinez, age 50, was last seen on October 15, 1993, at her daughter's home in Oceanside, California. Shortly before her disappearance, Yvonne had accepted a job as a live-in caretaker in Laguna Hills, though the exact location of this job remains unknown. Described as a woman who frequently traveled and lived in various places, including the Fiji Islands and South America, Yvonne had a habit of staying in regular contact with her family. However, concern arose when she did not reach out to her family over the Christmas holidays or for birthdays, which was out of character for her.

Physically, Yvonne is described as 5'5" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with long, straight auburn hair and blue eyes. She also wore plastic-rimmed glasses at the time of her disappearance. Despite efforts from family and authorities, no significant leads have emerged since she vanished, and her case remains unsolved.

The Oceanside Police Department continues to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Oct 15, 1993

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
UP7045 • Found Feb 8, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Red
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Palm Desert, California - unidentified case UP7026
Jane Doe — Palm Desert, California
UP7026 • Found Feb 10, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 30%Hazel 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 100%Est. 45–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 41%97 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP3496
Jane Doe — California
UP3496 • Found Aug 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 77%118 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%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 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%115–130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP50674
Jane Doe — Riverside, California
UP50674 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 32%92 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP92621
Jane Doe — San Diego, California
UP92621 • Found Apr 29, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 67%111 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3145
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3145 • Found Dec 30, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 89%173 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%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 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 150 lb
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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