The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe - Pacifica, California (unidentified female)
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
37 years waiting · since 1989
JANE DOE - PACIFICA, CALIFORNIA
Justice for Jane Doe - Pacifica, California (unidentified female) — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Victim was wearing a distinctive Betty Boop design shirt and jewelry - can these items be traced to retail sources or help identify the victim?
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witness
Lead #2Who may have seen a young Black female in the Pacifica area during 1987-1989 who has not been reported missing?
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person
Lead #3What missing persons reports from 1987-1989 match the victim's physical description and could help establish identity?
On March 22, 1989, the remains of an unidentified Black female were discovered on a hillside above a Catholic Church in Pacifica, California; she was approximately 18-30 years old, 5'6" to 5'7" tall, and had been strangled. The victim's estimated time of death was between 1987 and 1989, making her identity and the circumstances of her death remain unknown after decades. Investigators seek information from anyone who may recognize the victim or have details about this case, particularly regarding her distinctive Betty Boop shirt and jewelry.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Why was the body placed on this specific hillside above the Catholic Church - was there significance to this location for the perpetrator?
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Source Narrative
Pacifica, California March 22, 1989 On March 22, 1989, the remains of an unknown female were found in a partially isolated area on a hillside above a Catholic Church in Pacifica, California (San Mateo County). The victim’s cause of death was strangulation.
The victim appeared to be a Black female, approximately 18 to 30 years old, approximately 5’6” to 5’7” tall, 110 pounds, with reddish brown hair. The victim’s date of death was estimated to be six months to two years prior to the discovery of her body (i.e., 1987 to 1989).
The victim was found wearing a shirt with a Betty Boop design and distinctive jewelry (see sketch and photo above). Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding the case or identification of the victim to contact the Pacifica Police Department.
Timeline of Events
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1987-01-01
Estimated earliest date of death
Victim's estimated time of death was approximately six months to two years prior to discovery
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1989-03-22
Body discovered
Remains of unknown female found on hillside above Catholic Church in Pacifica; victim appeared to be Black female, approximately 18-30 years old, 5'6" to 5'7" tall, 110 pounds, with reddish brown hair; cause of death was strangulation
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:May 10, 2026