The person at the center of this case
Unknown Female (Jane Doe)
Violent Crime · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
JANE DOE - PACIFICA, CALIFORNIA
Justice for Unknown Female (Jane Doe) — 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 #1Betty Boop design shirt and distinctive jewelry worn at time of death - could be traced to original owner or purchase
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person
Lead #2Who was this young Black female and where did she come from? No missing person report appears to match her description.
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suspect
Lead #3What circumstances led to her strangulation and concealment on this hillside? Was she local or transient?
On March 22, 1989, the skeletal 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 died by strangulation, with her death estimated between 1987 and 1989. Despite distinctive identifying features including a Betty Boop shirt and jewelry, her identity remains unknown after more than three decades, and investigators seek any information that could lead to her identification and resolution of this homicide.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see suspicious activity near the Catholic Church hillside between 1987-1989?
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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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1989-03-22
Remains discovered
Skeletal remains of unidentified female found on hillside above Catholic Church in Pacifica
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1987-01-01
Estimated death window begins
Victim's death estimated to have occurred between 1987 and 1989, approximately 6 months to 2 years before discovery
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Case Information
Incident:March 22, 1989
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 22, 1989
Last Updated:April 29, 2026