The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe - Pacifica, California (unidentified Black female, approximately 18-30 years old)
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
37 years waiting · since 1989
JANE DOE - PACIFICA, CALIFORNIA
Justice for Jane Doe - Pacifica, California (unidentified Black female, approximately 18-30 years old) — 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 found with remains—can these items be traced to a specific retailer, purchase date, or owner?
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person
Lead #2Who was this 18-30 year old Black female with reddish-brown hair, 5'6"-5'7" tall, 110 pounds? Any missing persons reports matching this description from 1987-1989?
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location
Lead #3Why were remains left on this specific hillside above a Catholic Church? Does the location suggest a connection to the church or local community?
On March 22, 1989, the skeletal remains of an unidentified Black female were discovered on a hillside above a Catholic Church in Pacifica, California. The victim, estimated to be 18-30 years old, died by strangulation sometime between 1987 and 1989. Despite distinctive clothing—a Betty Boop design shirt—and jewelry found with the remains, her identity remains unknown after more than three decades, and investigators seek any information that could help identify her and solve this homicide.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone in the Pacifica area notice suspicious activity on or near the hillside between 1987-1989? Any reports of foul play or unusual circumstances?
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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 date of death (earliest)
Victim estimated to have died between 1987 and 1989, approximately 6 months to 2 years before discovery
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1989-03-22
Remains discovered
Skeletal remains of unidentified female found on hillside above Catholic Church in Pacifica, California
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:June 15, 2026