The person at the center of this case
Constance Mae Wallace
Missing Person · Open
64 years waiting · since 1961
Missing Person: Constance Mae Wallace
Justice for Constance Mae Wallace — the trail went cold in 1961, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What did the letter left behind reveal about her state of mind or intentions?
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location
Lead #2Why was her vehicle abandoned on the Pacific Coast Highway rather than near her home or a specific destination?
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clue
Lead #3Why would she leave her purse, ID, and credit cards in the vehicle if she intended to travel or disappear?
Constance Mae Wallace, a 42-year-old woman, disappeared on December 2, 1961, from Camarillo, California after leaving her home with a letter. Her vehicle was discovered abandoned on the Pacific Coast Highway with her purse, ID, and credit cards still inside, suggesting a sudden departure under unclear circumstances. Despite initial investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, her fate remains unknown and the case remains unsolved after more than six decades.
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Ventura County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Investigations
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Lead #4What activities or contacts occurred in the days leading up to December 2, 1961?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP159077. Missing person: Constance Mae Wallace.
Last known contact: 1961-12-02 in Camarillo, Ventura, CA. Circumstances: Mrs.
Wallace left her home leaving a letter behind, vehicle was later located on the PCH with her purse, ID and credit cards in them. No sign of missing person Demographics: 42 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Was last seen wearing black capris, white pullover sweater, black cardigan sweater.
Investigating agency: Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations | 26-68143 | 1961-12-03.
Timeline of Events
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1961-12-02
Constance Mae Wallace Disappears
Mrs. Wallace left her home in Camarillo, leaving a letter behind. Circumstances of departure unclear.
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1961-12-02
Vehicle Discovered on PCH
Her vehicle was located on the Pacific Coast Highway with her purse, ID, and credit cards inside, suggesting an unexpected abandonment.
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1961-12-03
Investigation Initiated
Ventura County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Investigations opened case MP159077.
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 1961
Last Updated:July 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 1961
Last Updated:July 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8053838704
You can remain anonymous